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Mon, 01/26/2026
Philadelphia – The Courts, Community, and Rule of Law Committee of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit announced today that it is hosting an essay contest for elementary students focused on civics, citizenship, and the concept of whether...
Thu, 01/22/2026
The current term of the office of the United States Magistrate Judge Richard A. Lanzillo at Erie, Pennsylvania, is due to expire September 23, 2026. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider...
Mon, 12/08/2025
On December 7, 2025, United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon assumed the duties of Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Chief Judge Bissoon succeeds Judge Mark R. Hornak, who served as Chief...
Tue, 11/04/2025
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Mon, 10/06/2025
Effective October 7, 2025, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania will implement a change to the Schedule “A” case opening process.
Going forward, parties will be responsible for opening their own...
Thu, 09/25/2025
Unless otherwise directed by the Court, the Court’s existing policies and procedures governing the filing of sealed documents through CM/ECF in the Western District of Pennsylvania remain unchanged.
However, access...
Thu, 09/04/2025
Date and Time: October 23, 2025 |8:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Registration at 8:30)
Location: Joseph F. Weis Jr. Federal Courthouse, 700 Grant St., Room No. TBD
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Thu, 09/04/2025
NEWS FROM THE THIRD CIRCUIT: Philadelphia – The Courts, Community, and Rule of Law Committee of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit announced today that it is hosting an Annual Third Circuit American Democracy...