News and Announcements

Please note:
The Court will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of the holiday.
The Court will be closed on Thursday
November 28, 2024, and Friday, November 29, 2024, in observance of the holiday.

10/29/2024
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is seeking applicants for the position of Architect / Project Manager.
Please see the Vacancies page for details.

10/23/2024
Chief Judge Diane S. Sykes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Brian Slade to a 14-year term as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
Please see the Press Release for details.

10/17/2024
Chief Judge Diane S. Sykes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary E. Lopinot to a 14-year term as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Illinois.
Please see the Press Release for details.

10/15/2024
Notice of proposed rescission of Circuit Rule 35 in anticipation of the elimination of Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 35. The Court of Appeals also proposes modifications to Circuit Rule 26.1(c).  Comments should be sent by 10/29/2024.
Please see the notice for details.

9/20/2024
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Workplace Relations.
Please see the Vacancies page for details.

9/3/2024
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals mourns the passing of Judge Daniel A. Manion.
7/16/2024
Notice of Adoption of Modifications to Circuit Rules 31, 34, 40, 47, and 60.
Please see the notice for details.

7/16/2024
General Order 24-002
This order rescinds General Order 22-005, effective immediately.
Please see the order for full details.

7/15/2024
General Order 24-001
Interim Procedures for the Filing, Service, and Management of Highly Sensitive Documents.
This order supersedes General Order 21-001, effective immediately.
Please see the order for full details.

6/18/2024
Notice is hereby given that the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071, proposes modifications to Circuit Rules 46 and 51, and the creation of Circuit Rule 46.1.
Written comments on the proposed rule changes were to be sent by July 18, 2024.

Please see the notice for details.
4/12/2024
Notice is hereby given that the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071, proposes modifications to Circuit Rules 34, 47, 60, 31, and 40.

Please see the notice for details.

12/1/2023
General Order 23-001
Order Regarding Attorney Admission Fee.
This order supersedes General Order 21-003, effective immediately.

Please see the order for full details.

Please Note:   Changes to Appellate Rules 2, 4, 26, and 45 became effective on December 1, 2023.  Please see the Rules and Procedures page for details.
Please Note:   Effective December 1, 2023, select Appellate Miscellaneous Fees increased.  Please see the U.S. Courts website for details.

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