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Dividing the Ninth Circuit Court
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Dividing the Ninth Circuit Court

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Why This Matters

This bill changes the structure of the federal court system by dividing the Ninth Circuit into two circuits, which could help manage cases more effectively.

If you live in the western United States, this bill could change where your legal cases are heard.
Who this affects
Circuit judges · Alaska residents · Arizona residents · Idaho residents
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill splits the current Ninth Circuit Court into two separate circuits.
  2. 2The new Ninth Circuit will include California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
  3. 3The Twelfth Circuit will consist of Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada.
  4. 4It establishes new locations for the Twelfth Circuit's court sessions, including Las Vegas and Phoenix.
  5. 5Judges from the former Ninth Circuit can choose which new circuit they want to join.
Read the detailed summary

Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2025 This bill divides the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit into two judicial circuits: (1) the Ninth Circuit, and (2) a new Twelfth Circuit. The Ninth Circuit is composed of California, Guam, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and Northern Mariana Islands. The new Twelfth Circuit is composed of Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada.

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Joe Biden
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