Milwaukee federal courthouse temporarily closes to public
The U.S. Courthouse in Milwaukee has been temporarily closed to the public to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Federal court officials predict sequester fallout (UPDATE)
Wisconsin’s federal court system is bracing for another round of budget cuts brought on by the sequester.
Chief judge urges Congress to provide money for courts (UPDATE)
The chief federal judge in Minnesota urged lawmakers on Wednesday to prevent automatic budget cuts from continuing into the next fiscal year, saying scheduled reductions will slow the judicial process and put public safety at risk.
Judiciary: Budget cuts would ‘cripple’ federal courts
Federal judiciary officials, announcing the close of six federal court facilities, said automatic budget cuts that will take place if Congress fails to agree on a budget plan would deal another blow to the federal court system.
Federal court issues scathing order against GOP
A federal court in Milwaukee has issued another scathing order against Republican lawmakers, forcing them to make public emails and other documents related to redistricting that they wanted to keep secret.
Eau Claire-native George named new head of federal defenders
Eau Claire-native Andrea K. George is the new executive director of the team of attorneys representing indigent crime suspects in federal court in Spokane and northern Idaho.
Farmer waives hearing on boat bombing charges
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin farmer accused of bombing three charter fishing boats has waived his preliminary hearing in federal court. Joseph Sloma is expected to appear before a federal grand jury in the next 30 days for possible indictment. According to the criminal complaint, the 47-year Denmark farmer and another man ignited […]
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- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
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- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
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- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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