Government
Oct. 11, 2013
9th Circuit chief judge says court is staying open despite shutdown
The announcement does not address how other federal courts will work next week, and it leaves attorneys wondering whether civil cases will get short shrift if the shutdown continues.
Daily Journal Staff Writers
Chief Judge Alex Kozinski announced Wednesday that the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will remain open for business "for the duration" of the current federal government shutdown.
The decision appeared designed to ease doubts plaguing federal appellate practitioners unsure of their plans as some government functions falter.
Lawyers cheered, but concerns remain...
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