The History of the D.C. Circuit Courts
2001
- Read about the judges and history of Chief Judge Thomas F. Hogan's Courts from 2001 to 2008.
The Hogan Courts 2001 – 2008
Read about the judges and history of Chief Judge Thomas F. Hogan's Courts from 2001 to 2008.
2005
The full program on video of In re Judith Miller, a Society-sponsored program that explored the common-law basis for a reporter's privilege and how best to strike the balance between the public's right to know and the Government's need to secure information in the national interest. The program began with remarks by Professor David Pozen of Columbia Law School.
In re Judith Miller – National Security and the Reporter’s Privilege
The full program on video of In re Judith Miller, a Society-sponsored program that explored the common-law basis for a reporter's privilege and how best to strike the balance between the public's right to know and the Government's need to secure information in the national interest. The program began with remarks by Professor David Pozen of Columbia Law School.
2006
What Makes the D.C. Circuit Different? A Historical View
by John G. Roberts, Jr. Each federal circuit courts of appeals has its own unique character resulting from local legal cultures, variations in rules, and differences in personalities on each circuits' bench.
2008
- Read about the judges and history of Chief Judge Royce C. Lamberth's Courts from 2008 to 2013.
The Lamberth Courts 2008 – 2013
Read about the judges and history of Chief Judge Royce C. Lamberth's Courts from 2008 to 2013.
2011
History of the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse
2014
Robert L. Wilkins, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and Advocate for a National Museum for African-American History and Culture
When efforts stalled to open a national museum for African- American history and culture, Judge Robert L. Wilkins left his position with the Public Defenders Office to serve as Chair of the Site and Building Committee for the National Museum for African-American History and Culture.
2020
- Read about the judges and history of Chief Judge Richard Roberts Courts from 2013 to 2016.
The Roberts Courts 2013 – 2016
Read about the judges and history of Chief Judge Richard Roberts Courts from 2013 to 2016.
- Read about the judges and history of the Chief Judge Beryl Howell Court.
The Howell Courts 2016 – Present
Read about the judges and history of the Chief Judge Beryl Howell Court.
Now On Exhibit:
The History of the Courts of the D.C. Circuit
Created amidst the controversy over President John Adams’s appointment of the so-called “Midnight Judges,” the Courts of the District of Columbia Circuit have been transformed and transformative over the two centuries of their existence.
Visit the exhibit to learn how the D.C. Circuit Courts were formed and the challenges overcome in their creation.
Calmly to Poise The Scales of Justice:
A History of the Courts of the D.C. Circuit
Purchase the book now for $30
or send a check to:
The Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit
Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse
333 Constitution Ave NW, Room 4714
Washington, D.C. 20001