Law360, New York (September 08, 2009, 6:36 PM ET) -- Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., has unveiled legislation that would take a stab at unclogging the nation's court system and easing judges' staggering caseloads by authorizing a slew of additional permanent and temporary judgeships.
The Federal Judgeship Act of 2009, introduced Tuesday, would establish a total of 63 new permanent and temporary judgeships across the U.S., including 12 circuit judgeships, according to Leahy.
“This good government bill will improve the effectiveness of our federal courts and provide federal judges with the tools to promptly...
Bill Seeks To Unclog US Courts With New Judges
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