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Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Local Finalists & Winners Announced
The United States District Court in the Southern District of California is excited to announce the district winners of the 2026 Civics Contest for high school students.  This contest was held at the local level in each district, with winners advancing to the circuit contest. The contest offered cash prizes and a chance to meet preeminent jurists and legal practitioners at the Ninth Circuit Conference.
Date Posted: 5/7/2026


Notice - General Order #770
Proposed Local Rule Amendments
Date Posted: 4/30/2026


Notice - General Order #769
Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Janet A. Cabral
Date Posted: 4/27/2026


CJO #134-A
Appointment of Counsel for Certain Immigration Detainees Seeking Habeas Relief Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241
Date Posted: 4/20/2026


Notice - General Order #499-J
Amendment of Criminal Justice Act Plan
Date Posted: 4/10/2026


Notice - General Order #768
Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Guillermo (Gil) Cabrera
Date Posted: 4/1/2026


CJO #144
Standard Procedures for Immigration Habeas Petitions
Date Posted: 3/9/2026


 Call for Art Submissions: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Be a part of San Diego’s newest public art installation! The United States District Court for the Southern District of California has created an exciting new display space right on Broadway in the heart of downtown San Diego. Submit your original artwork to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, a juried exhibition focused on the unalienable rights recited in the Declaration of Independence.  Click here for details.
Date Posted: 2/17/2026


CJO #141
Operating the Court in the Absence of an Appropriation or a Continuing Resolution
Date Posted: 1/30/2026


 Announcing the 2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest & Theme
The 2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, an annual essay and video competition, is now accepting entries from high school students who reside within the geographic region of the Ninth Circuit. The contest theme is “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness—Your Voice. Your Story. Your America.” The theme celebrates the 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Date Posted: 1/9/2026


Notice - General Order #766-A
Federal Lapse in Appropriations
Date Posted: 11/21/2025


Notice - General Order #766
Federal Lapse in Appropriations
Date Posted: 10/7/2025


CJO #133
Operating the Courts in the Absence of an Appropriation or a Continuing Resolution
Date Posted: 9/30/2025


NOTICE: Sealed Document Access
The Judiciary has announced new procedures governing the management
and access to sealed documents. Click here for details.
Date Posted: 9/25/2025



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