This morning, the Federal Circuit announced it will remain open for business during the lapse in federal appropriations, all scheduled arguments will proceed as scheduled, and all deadlines remain in place. Here is the full text of the announcement along with a link to the court’s related order.
During the current lapse in federal appropriations, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will remain open for business and will maintain sufficient staffing as necessary to continue to support the court’s constitutional and statutory obligations. Absent further order, all scheduled arguments will proceed as scheduled, including all arguments scheduled in Washington, D.C. and the Boston area in October 2025.
Electronic case filing will remain available through CM/ECF and all filing deadlines will remain in effect. The court will not entertain any motions for extension based solely on a lapse in appropriations.
The full order is available on the court’s website.