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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana will host a CLE presented by the Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society in celebration of African American History Month. The panel-discussion CLE is entitled “Louisiana’s Post-Voting Rights Act Advancements and Ongoing Struggles.” The program will be Friday, Feb. 27 from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 501 of the courthouse.
There is no cost, and lunch will be provided. However, advance registration is required at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/kku7hms. The CLE is in-person only.
The New Orleans Bar Association, the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, and the New Orleans Chapter of the Association for Women Attorneys are co-sponsoring the event.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana presents a Women's History Month Celebration and CLE on Wednesday, March 11, 3-5 p.m., in Courtroom 501 and via Zoom.
There is no charge for this 2-hour CLE with reception to follow, but advance registration is required via the QR code above.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana held a naturalization ceremony in which 24 petitioners became United States citizens. The Honorable Susie Morgan, U.S. District Judge, presided over the January 8 ceremony. She welcomed and invited everyone to stand for the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, led by representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Judge Morgan then addressed the petitioners. She recognized the national contributions of famous immigrants such as Alexander Hamilton and Joseph Pulitzer, as well as local icons, such as James Gallier, who designed the iconic Gallier Hall which sits adjacent to the courthouse. She encouraged the new citizens to vote in elections at every level to take advantage of their new rights.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Mimi Nguyen then issued the statement of petitioners’ eligibility for citizenship and presented petitioners’ requests for name change. After granting the requests for name change, Judge Morgan administered the Oath of Allegiance, handed out certificates, and took pictures with our country’s newest citizens. To view photos from the ceremony, please select...
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On Monday, December 22, 2025, Judge William J. Crain took the oath of office as the newest United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The oath was administered by his friend and colleague, Judge Greg Guidry. A formal investiture ceremony will take place later. Judge Crain brings a wealth of experience to the bench as a former judge with the 22nd Judicial District Court for St. Tammany and Washington Parishes, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal, and a former Associate Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Eastern District of Louisiana court extends a warm welcome to Judge Crain and looks forward to his continued service in the judiciary in his new role.
The national PACER Service Center announced that users with CM/ECF-level access (e.g., filers, interested parties, etc.) can now reset their own password when their account search status becomes inactive due to search inactivity. As of October 16, such users no longer need to contact the PACER Service Center (PSC) .
Users with CM/ECF-level filing access can still file even if their search status shows as “inactive” due to six months of inactivity.
Many common questions are answered on the PACER website on the MFA Tips and Resources page. Please visit this page before contacting the PSC, as most issues can be handled by following the steps outlined on the website.
When to contact the PSC
- Users whose accounts have been deactivated will still need to contact the PSC to reactivate their PACER search status.
When not to contact the PSC
- Users who do not receive an MFA-enrollment prompt when logging into PACER should take no action.
- Users who receive an MFA-enrollment prompt can enroll by...
Pre-Lapse in Appropriations Notice to Contractors
Payments to contractors and vendors of the judiciary will be delayed during a lapse in appropriations.
Clause 7-123 Performance and Obligation in Advance of Funds (Class Deviation)
The Judiciary has the authority to enter into or continue this contractual action and to obligate the government in advance of appropriations. However, appropriated funds are not currently available to make payments under this contract to liquidate this obligation. The contractor is authorized to perform under this contract, as specified. When the appropriated funds become available, the government will make payment in accordance with the terms of this contract. This clause supersedes conflicting terms of any other clauses in this contract dealing with contract payment or financing until funds are made available.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Procurement Unit (...
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