[Lwvcnmtopics] LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study - 2-4-25 Town Hall event

[Karen Douglas]

LWVCNM - During June 2024 LWVUS Convention an expedited Federal Judiciary
Study was initiated and a November 2024 presentation offered information to
all LWV members.  Please review information on the LWVUS website and plan
to participate in the Town Hall Tuesday, February 4th @7:00 pm EST.

*LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study                        June 2024-25*

•        *Objective*: To develop a LWV position on the Federal Judiciary as
an essential component of US democracy. The Study includes but is not
limited to addressing concerns and clarifying judicial accountability,
transparency, independence, and ethics. The scope addresses the US Supreme
Court as well as the other Article III federal courts. The other Article
III federal courts include 94 federal district courts (which include
bankruptcy courts), and 13 circuit courts of appeals.

•        *Expedited Schedule* – Introduced during June 2024 LWVUS
Convention & Position Finalized by LWVUS Council June 2025

•        *LWVUS League Management website*:
*https://www.lwv.org/league-management/advocacy-litigation/2024-2025-federal-judiciary-study-process-committee-and
<https://www.lwv.org/league-management/advocacy-litigation/2024-2025-federal-judiciary-study-process-committee-and>*

•        *Upcoming Federal Judiciary Study Events:*

•        *National Town Hall on the Federal Judiciary: Tuesday 2/4/25| 7:00
PM Eastern (Join from link on LWVUS Website, above)*

•        *LWVCNM Consensus Meeting March 2025 (need Recorder & Timekeeper)*

•        *Resources Available* (from website above):

•        11/20/24 Webinar Recording & Slides

•        Federal Judiciary Study Schedule

•        Preliminary Background Information (3 reports)

•        Policy Briefs (9)

•        Study Guidethe
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