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Federal Courthouses Exempt from REAL ID Act

The Department of Homeland Security has determined that federal courthouses remain exempt from the provisions of the REAL ID Act in order to protect the constitutional right of defendants and other members of the public’s access to court proceedings.

State-issued identification cards are and will continue to be an acceptable form of identification for those seeking to access federal courthouses.

Multi-Factor Authentication Requirement for PACER & CM/ECF beginning May 11, 2025

On May 11, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) will begin implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) to enhance system security for CM/ECF and PACER. MFA provides an added layer of security to accounts by helping protect against cyberattacks that steal passwords, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

Once implemented, all CM/ECF and PACER users will be able to enroll in MFA. Users with filing and all other types of CM/ECF-level access will be required to enroll in MFA, while users with PACER-only access will have the option to enroll.

For additional information, review PACER Announcement.

Additional Judgeships

With a worsening shortage of Article III judges to resolve critical copyright, trademark, patent, and contract disputes, judges across the nation are faced with increasingly complex litigation and growing caseloads. For countless Americans seeking justice in federal civil matters, the wait can seem endless.

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November 6, 2024

Scam Alert

Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) Scam

There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country...

Holiday Closure

The Court will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day...