You are here

News & Announcements

Sign up for Court news updates


07/17/2026
Updated PACER Password Standards Enforcement

Beginning August 17, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) will begin enforcing updated password standards on all existing PACER accounts. PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected...

07/16/2026
Public Announcement for Reappointment of Magistrate Judge Peterson

The current term of office of full-time United States Magistrate Judge Michelle L. Peterson at Seattle, Washington is due to expire on February 26, 2027.

Please see the attached...

07/15/2026
General Order Appointing Roger Scott Rogoff as United States Attorney

Please see attached General Order 09-26, signed July 15, 2026, appointing Roger Scott Rogoff as United States Attorney.

07/07/2026
General Order in re: Immigration Habeas Petitions Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241

Please see attached GO 06-26 re: Immigration Habeas Petitions Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, signed by Chief Judge Estudillo on July 7, 2026.  This Order...

06/22/2026
New Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington

Please see the attached news release announcing the appointment of Corey Endo as the next federal public defender for the Western District of Washington.

05/29/2026
2026 Civics Contest District and Ninth Circuit Winners Announced

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has posted a news release announcing the civics contest winners for each district within the Ninth Circuit, as well as the winners of the competition at the circuit level.  The press release is available on the...

05/28/2026
General Order In Re: Food and Beverages in the Courthouses

Please see General Order 07-26 In Re: Food and Beverages in the Courthouses in the Western District of Washington, signed by Chief Judge...

05/15/2026
General Order In re: Amended Plan for the Representation of Pro Se Litigants in Civil Rights Actions

Please see General Order 06-26 In re: Amended Plan for the Representation of Pro Se Litigants in Civil Rights Actions, signed by Chief Judge Estudillo on...

05/06/2026
Remote Audio Access: May 8 Motion Hearing in State of Arizona, et al. v Environmental Protection Agency, et al.

Remote public audio access has been authorized for the Motion Hearing in State of Arizona, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency, et al. Case number 2:25-cv-02015-TMC.

The hearing begins at 1:30 p.m. PDT, on Friday, May 8, 2026.  ...

03/24/2026
General Order Appointing Merit Selection Panel to Consider Applications for Appointment as United States Attorney

Please see General Order 04-26 In re: Appointing Merit Selection Panel to Consider Applications for Appointment as United States Attorney, signed by Chief Judge Estudillo on March 24, 2026.

Pages