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YouTube Access to Hearings in Case Nos. 25cv121-MSM and 25cv128-JJM

Public access to the hearings on Thursday, April 17, 2025 (at 10:00 AM) in State of Rhode Island, et al v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, et al.(Case No. 25cv121-MSM) and on Friday, April 18, 2025 (at 10:00 AM) in State of Rhode Island, et al. v. Donald J. Trump, et al. (Case No. 25cv128-JJM) is available through the Court's YouTube Channel
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One Exchange Terrace
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Providence, RI 02903

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News & Announcements

04/02/2025
Employment Opportunity - Term Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Amy E. Moses, U.S. Magistrate Judge
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island is seeking applicants for a Term Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Amy E. Moses, U.S. Magistrate Judge.   To learn more about this opportunity and /or apply for this position,
02/23/2025
Passing of the Honorable Bruce M. Selya
It is with profound sadness that the United States 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. More
01/13/2025
Amy E. Moses selected to serve as U.S. Magistrate Judge
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island is 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
01/03/2025
Melissa R. DuBose sworn in today as U.S. District Judge for the District of Rhode Island
The Honorable Melissa R. DuBose was sworn in today as the 25th United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island in a private ceremony presided over by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. in Courtroom 1. The event was attended by Judge

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