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The Judges of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky have reappointed Regina S. Edwards to another eight-year term as a United States Magistrate Judge, effective July 28, 2026. This action follows the unanimous...
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky will accept applications for membership to its CJA Panels throughout the month of March. Attorneys interested in being appointed to a CJA Panel should submit an application, which can...
The Supreme Court and My Hometown is a free, immersive civics program for high school students (typically grades 10-12) to investigate landmark Supreme Court cases that originated in their local communities. Sponsored by the...
The District Court will be closed on December 25 and January 1 as these are legal public holidays pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 6103. The District Court Clerk’s Office will additionally be closed on December 24, December 26, and January 2 and will...
Congress has taken no action on the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Civil Procedure adopted by the Supreme Court and transmitted to Congress on April 23, 2025. Under 28 U.S.C. §§ 2074 and 2075, and the...
The current term of office of United States Magistrate Regina S. Edwards is due to expire on July 27, 2026. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a...
The District Court will be closed on November 27 and 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. See General Order 25-14.
General Order 2025-15 - In Re: Case Assignment
The Court today amended General Order 25-13 (GO 25-13 In Re Civil Cases Involving The USA - Amended) to extend the stay...
