Starting May 11, 2025, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) will begin implementing multifactor authentication (“MFA”) for PACER and CM/ECF users. MFA provides an added layer of security to accounts to protect against cyberattacks and other security risks. Users with federal CM/ECF filing access will be required to enroll in MFA, and it will be optional for other PACER users. The AO expects to have fully implemented MFA for all CM/ECF filing users by the end of 2025. We...
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News & Announcements: 2025
05/02/2025
Registration for the 2025 POWER Act Event is now open!
The Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act promotes efforts across the country to empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through pro bono legal services.
POWER Act Events Are a Critical Tool for Mobilizing Pro Bono Attorneys, Legal Services Providers, and Community Organizations. POWER Act events can serve as a catalyst for change in a community, inspiring...
04/25/2025
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. The course will be an intensive three-day program to be held at the Federal Courthouse. The faculty teaching the program will include federal judges, Roger Williams Law School faculty, and experienced Rhode Island trial lawyers. This program will also include experienced actors who play the role of the...
04/02/2025
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. ...
02/23/2025
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 information can be found here.
01/13/2025
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 2025. More information can be found here. ...
01/03/2025
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 DuBose’s family and court staff, commemorating the beginning of her federal judicial service. More information can...