All oral arguments scheduled for Friday, January 20, 2023, will take place remotely on Zoom for Government, with no in-person participants. To listen to the oral arguments, please go to the court’s YouTube channel: ...
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Archived News & Announcements
News and announcements released by the court.
Thu, 01/12/2023
Tue, 12/13/2022
The United States Courts for the District of Columbia Circuit announce a Courthouse Decorum Policy. More information is available here.
Thu, 12/01/2022
The court announces amendments to The Federal Rules Of Appellate Procedure. More information can be found here.
Mon, 10/17/2022
The U.S. Courts of the District of Columbia Circuit announce an updated Mask Policy in the Public Areas of the Courthouse and Courtrooms Effective October 17, 2022. More information is available...
Fri, 10/14/2022
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit announces updates to its protocols for in-person and hybrid oral arguments. More information is available here...
Mon, 10/03/2022
Statement of Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan:
We on the Court are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Judge Laurence H. Silberman. A public servant of the highest order, Judge Silberman served the Nation with great...
Thu, 09/01/2022
Effective September 1, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit intends to conduct in-person arguments using the Protocols set forth in this document...
Mon, 06/27/2022
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is accepting applications from all qualified persons for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia.
More information may be found...
Mon, 06/27/2022
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is conducting a routine survey and evaluation of the operation of the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia.
More information about the...
Mon, 06/13/2022
Chief Judges Hold Virtual “40 at 50” Pro Bono Event to Recognize Pro Bono Leaders and Encourage Members of the Bar to Provide Pro Bono Legal Services to Those in Need Washington, D.C.
More details may be found...
Thu, 04/28/2022
The oral arguments scheduled for Monday, May 2, will take place remotely on Zoom for Government, with no in-person participants. To listen to the oral arguments, please go to the court’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/USCourtsCADC.
Mon, 04/25/2022
The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday, April 29, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. More details may be found here.
Mon, 04/25/2022
Notice of an update to court operations can be found here.
Wed, 04/20/2022
The oral argument scheduled for Thursday, April 21, will take place remotely on Zoom for Government, with no in-person participants. To listen to the oral arguments, please go to the court’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/USCourtsCADC...
Tue, 04/12/2022
All oral arguments scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, will take place remotely on Zoom for Government, with no in-person participants. To listen to the oral arguments, please go to the court’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/USCourtsCADC...
Mon, 04/11/2022
The court gives notice of committee vacancies.
More information is available here.
Mon, 04/11/2022
The court gives notice of an extended deadline to apply for vacancies on the Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services.
More information can be found here.
Mon, 04/12/2021
The court gives notice of vacancies on the Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services.
More information can be found here.
Mon, 04/12/2021
The court gives notice of committee vacancies.
More information is available here.
Wed, 01/13/2021
Due to the National Special Security Event surrounding the 59th Presidential Inauguration, the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse and William B. Bryant Annex will be closed to the public and court staff from Wednesday, January 13, 2021, through...
Sat, 08/08/2020
Statement of Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan:
On behalf of our Court, I am profoundly saddened to convey that our colleague, Judge Stephen F. Williams, has passed away. Judge Williams committed his professional life to teaching, writing, and...
Tue, 04/28/2020
Effective April 27, 2020, all persons visiting the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse and the William B. Bryant Annex are required to wear a facial mask or face covering. More information is available here.
Mon, 04/27/2020
Order from Chief Judge Howell In Re: Use Of Facecoverings Or Masks In Public Areas Of The E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse And The William B. Bryant Annex During COVID-19 Pandemic. More information is available...
Thu, 04/16/2020
The attorney admissions ceremony scheduled for May 7, 2020, has been cancelled in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next admission ceremony is tentatively scheduled to take place in October 2020. The exact date will be determined at a later...
Wed, 04/01/2020
Standing Order - In re: Paper Copies of Electronic Filings inLight of the COVID-19 Pandemic. More information is available here.
Fri, 03/27/2020
Due to the coronavirus public health emergency, all Federal Records Centers will be closed until further notice. More information is available here.
Mon, 03/23/2020
Update to Court Operations in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Until further notice, litigants who are not represented by counsel may email filings to ProSeFilings@cadc.uscourts.gov as PDF files. Duplicate paper copies...
Tue, 03/17/2020
Standing Order In re: Court Operations in Lightof the COVID-19 Pandemic. More information is available here.