Navigation Sylvia Mendez was just eight when she became part of a landmark school desegregation case that helped pave the way for the famous Brown v. Board ruling a decade later. The story of Mendez v. Westminster is told in a new Moments in History video. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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Judicial Conference Briefed on the Need for Continued Vigilance on Cybersecurity and Workplace Conduct
The Judiciary has strengthened its IT defenses against cyberattacks, a meeting of the Judicial Conference of the United States was told on Tuesday. But the threat is growing in scale and sophistication, requiring even greater vigilance against attacks from individuals and unfriendly nations. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Students Have Candid Conversations with the Legal Community
Students participated in candid conversations about the Constitution with federal judges and attorneys, as a part of the Federal Bar Association’s annual Civics Day. Click Here To Read The Full Article
New Supreme Court Fellows Begin Term
Four new U.S. Supreme Court Fellows are set to begin their 2024-2025 fellowships in September. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Criminal Justice Act: Protecting the Right to Counsel for 60 Years
For 60 years, the Criminal Justice Act has ensured that defendants who cannot afford to retain an attorney receive professional legal counsel by providing funding for court-appointed counsel in federal cases. Click Here To Read The Full Article