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Federal Court Reforms: More Judges and Random Case Assignment.

New rules aim to enhance fairness in federal courts. They require significant nationwide decisions to be made by three judges instead of one. Additionally, cases will be assigned to judges randomly, preventing the selection of specific judges for particular cases.
Key points
Major court decisions affecting the entire nation will require approval from three judges, increasing their credibility.
Cases in federal courts will be assigned to judges randomly, promoting greater impartiality.
Information on how cases are divided among judges will be publicly available on court websites.
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Print number: 118_HR_3652
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Process start date: 2023-05-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fair Courts Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3652.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Major court decisions affecting the entire nation will require approval from three judges, increasing their credibility.
  • Cases in federal courts will be assigned to judges randomly, promoting greater impartiality.
  • Information on how cases are divided among judges will be publicly available on court websites.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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