Recent News and Activities of Judges: Appointments, Rulings, and Controversies

Recent News and Activities of Judges

  1. New Judicial Conference Committee Chairs:
    • Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has appointed five new chairs of Judicial Conference committees and extended the term of five current chairs by one year. These appointments took effect on October 1, 2024.
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  1. California Supreme Court:
    • The California Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in three cases from its San Francisco courtroom.
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  1. Queens Judge Ruling:
    • A Queens judge ruled that NYC's Operation Padlock, which shut down thousands of cannabis shops, is unconstitutional. This ruling was made within the last 24 hours.
  2. Texas Judge Controversy:
    • A Texas judge has been accused of breaking the law after allegedly asking his university students to vote for him. This incident was reported two days ago.
  3. New York Judge Confirmation:
    • On September 18, 2024, the United States Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's nomination of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michelle Williams Court.

Additional Context

  • Judicial Vacancies:
    • There are current judicial vacancies listed, including the names of incumbents, reasons for vacancies, and nominees if applicable.
  • Supreme Court Fellows:
    • Four new U.S. Supreme Court Fellows began their 2024-2025 fellowships in September.
  • Bankruptcy Filings:
    • Personal and business bankruptcy filings have risen by 16.2 percent in the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2024.
These updates provide a snapshot of recent activities and news related to judges and the judiciary.