Judiciary: End Disparity
In Cocaine Sentences

A representative of the policy-making Judicial Conference of the United States urges Congress to end the disparity in sentences for crimes involving powder and crack cocaine. News Release
(April 29, 2009)

Wiretap Applications
Declined in 2008

A total of 1,891 applications to federal and state judges for orders authorizing the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications were reported in calendar year 2008. The number represents a 14 percent decrease from authorizing orders in 2007. News Release
(April 27, 2009)

Federal Court's
Outreach Program A Success

Hundreds of high school students visited the federal courthouse in San Diego for an outreach event that gave them a chance to visit with legal professionals and learn about their jobs. Video
(April 29, 2009)

Federal Courts To Offer
Jury-Friendly Web Page

Seventy-five federal district courts have signed on to offer potential jurors a web page where they can complete questionnaires and access information on when to report for jury service. Details
(April 22, 2009)