On Sunday, the Federal Circuit announced that it will remain open for business during the current lapse in federal appropriations, and that all scheduled arguments will proceed as scheduled. Here is the text to the full 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 already scheduled for February 2026.
Electronic case filing will remain available through CM/ECF and all filing deadlines will remain in effect.
The full order is available on the court’s website.