S 1879
Federal Courts of Appeals Modernization Act
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This bill establishes a Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals. The Commission’s primary task is to study the current structure of the federal court system, particularly the Ninth Circuit, and recommend changes to improve the speed and effectiveness of case disposition. It will submit a report to the President and Congress outlining these recommendations, focusing on potential circuit boundary or structural modifications while upholding fairness and due process. The commission will be funded through appropriations.
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