US District Court RI

Due to the impending storm, the Court will be closed on Monday, February 23. Normal operations are expected to resume on the next business day. The Court will provide updates as necessary. Please check our website for more details.

Limited Spots Remaining! Including partial scholarships! This hands-on program offers practical instruction and skill development designed to enhance courtroom advocacy and trial performance. Sign up at the link below.

There are still some spots remaining for the Litigation Academy – Witness Cross-Examination program taking place on February 23rd and 24th, 2026 in the Courthouse. 10 CLE credits. Register here: tinyurl.com/4rzwnkj3

This is the last week to apply to become Rhode Island’s next U.S. Magistrate Judge!

There is still time to apply! Application deadline is January 31st.

Are you looking for a career that truly makes a difference? Join us and play a vital role in upholding the rule of law while serving your community with integrity and professionalism. We are seeking qualified applicants for an Administrative Support Clerk. tinyurl.com/bdkzs3ee

Are you Rhode Island's next Magistrate Judge? We are seeking qualified candidates for a full-time U.S. Magistrate Judge. Detailed information about the application process, including how to apply, can be found on the Court's website: tinyurl.com/3zr34kzs

We are seeking a temporary term judicial law clerk to support three United States District Court Judges. More information can be found here: tinyurl.com/5f39mnfz

Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan to retire October 2, 2026. More information can be found here: tinyurl.com/295pfx6z

Registration for the Litigation Academy - Deposition Skills Program is now open! This program will provide hands-on training in deposition skills and will take place from May 20 to 22, 2025. More information can be found here: tinyurl.com/2j8m6sh9

Argument in CA25-128JJM State of RI, et al. v. Donald J. Trump, et al. is live via our YouTube Channel. tinyurl.com/bdz9z6h7

Employment Opportunity! We are seeking applicants for a Term Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Amy E. Moses, To learn more about this opportunity and /or apply for this position, please visit the OSCAR website.  Applications are due by April 13, 2025. tinyurl.com/4uskt5su

Mark your calendars! The Litigation Academy will conduct its next program, "Deposition Skills" on May 20th-22nd at the Federal Courthouse. Don't miss your chance to participate in the Academy's most popular program. Registration will open in April. youtu.be/vwRm5qoH6Kk

First Circuit's Statement can be found here: tinyurl.com/4rf7jjus

It is with profound sadness that the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode acknowledges the passing of the Honorable Bruce M. Selya, who died peacefully on February 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 90. See: tinyurl.com/5khf7wtc

We are pleased to announce the selection of Amy E. Moses as a full-time U.S. Magistrate Judge. Ms. Moses will assume the role upon the retirement of the Honorable Lincoln D. Almond in May 2025. More information can be found here: tinyurl.com/y4m4f97f

Judge Melissa R. DuBose has just been sworn in by @JackMcCJr in an informal ceremony today as the District’s 25th District Judge! Welcome Judge DuBose. A formal investiture will follow in March.

Complying with laws dating back to 1792, one U.S. District Court in each state, as well as the District of Columbia, takes a set of Electoral College documents into its safekeeping, in case the originals get lost or invalidated.

count, with additional copies going to the National Archives. There is another less-known recipient of the Electoral College documents: the federal trial Courts. Today @JackMcCJ verified and took possession of @rigov electoral votes as required by statute.

It is a ritual that has existed in some form since the birth of our Republic. Every four years, members of the Electoral College gather across the country to cast the votes that will choose the next president. The documents certifying those votes are sent to Congress for a final