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Federal Judicial History

The Center conducts research and produces resources on the history of the judicial branch of the federal government.  These resources include compilations of historical data on the courts, information about judges and judicial administration, as well as publications on federal judicial history. The Center also maintains a biographical directory of Article III judges from 1789 to the present, engages in outreach and education on federal judicial history, and works to promote the preservation of the history of the judicial branch.

Timelines of Federal Judicial History

Twitter Feed (@FedJudicialHist)

  • Ulysses S. Grant signed law creating Dept. of Justice #OTD in 1870; assumed judicial administration duties until AO… https://t.co/bc01V9nhFg
    15 hours 34 min ago
  • New Hampshire was 9th state to ratify Constitution #OTD in 1788 putting Constitution, including Article III plan fo… https://t.co/YbseTjjJJC
    1 day 12 hours ago
  • #OTD in 1988 #SCOTUS upheld NYC regs prohibiting race/gender discrimination at social clubs not "distinctly private… https://t.co/d5tv2Xj2X0
    2 days 15 hours ago
  • @edbookclub @edbookclub I believe the image is flipped. Thanks for pointing out.
    3 days 8 hours ago
  • Justice Samuel Chase died #OTD in 1811; only member of #SCOTUS to face impeachment; read about it on our timeline:… https://t.co/vht5SJretN
    3 days 15 hours ago

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