The E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, home of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM'Serious Disruptions'?: Federal Courts Brace for Government Shutdown Threat
"When appropriations lapse, the Judiciary cannot purchase supplies or services by contract and several government activities cease, including, in some cases, performance under existing contracts," according to a public notice explaining how a federal government shutdown would affect federal courthouses.
December 20, 2024 at 03:11 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Federal courtroom disruptions could occur if Congress does not pass a 2025 appropriations bill in a timely manner.
- U.S. courthouse contractors would suffer under a partial government shutdown.
- Essential judicial functions must continue under any shutdown scenario.
A partial government shutdown may impact federal courthouse operations and services if Congress fails to act by Saturday or in the very near future before Inauguration Day.
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