Andrew Harnik/AP / AP A hard-hitting new study on workplace issues within the federal judiciary finds significant problems with the courts’ effort to police themselves, including lack of oversight, no ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time of heightened political division, Americans' confidence in their country's judicial system and courts dropped to a record low of 35 percent this year, according to a new ...

Federal courts are part of the U.S. judicial system and handle cases involving national laws, the Constitution, and disputes between states or involving the federal government. They are separate from ...

As the Times Union reported in November, a recent report by Scrutinize and Reinvent Albany found that New York judges effectively decide whether or not to publish their decisions in criminal cases.

NEW YORK CITY — Being a judge is widely considered more than a job by many in the judiciary. In fact, some would even call it a privilege. That said, being on the bench carries immense ...

Imagine you’re in court for a traffic ticket or a child custody dispute. You expect a judge to weigh your case with impartial wisdom and a thorough understanding of the law. But what if, behind the ...