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AO Operating Status

Funding Lapse

Beginning Oct. 20, 2025, the federal Judiciary no longer has funding to sustain full, paid operations. Federal courts and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts will maintain limited operations as required under federal law. Follow the latest information about Judiciary operations during the lapse.


Last updated: 10/20/2025 7:50 a.m.