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The Court intends to appoint a Magistrate Judge to fill a magistrate judge vacancy created by the retirement of Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby, effective January 2027. Accordingly, the Court has ordered the establishment of a Merit Selection Panel. The Court’s order identifies the panelists and is available here.
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana is seeking qualified applicants to fill a vacancy in the position of United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
The current annual salary of the position is $229,908. The term of office is eight (8) years.
Please click the following links to view the full public notice and application for the Magistrate Judge position.
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THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, HAS ISSUED SOLICITATION NUMBER LAEDCLERK26-0005 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF AUDIO/VISUAL UPGRADES IN TWO MEETING ROOMS.
VENDORS INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL MAY REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION FROM LAEDML_PROCUREMENT@LAED.USCOURTS.GOV
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING AN OFFER IS 5:00 P.M. CDT ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026. A WALK THROUGH OF THE ROOMS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT JEFFREY GANUCHEAU AT (504) 589-3322.
Please join the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. for our 2026 POWER ACT Event - Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence.
Survivors of domestic and family violence frequently encounter complex challenges that extend across multiple practice areas, including medical and legal. This panel features attorneys and advisers who provide direct services to adults and children impacted by domestic and family violence. Panelists will discuss the importance of immediate and appropriate medical care and the participation in the prosecution to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions against vulnerable victims and increase safety in our communities by working together to help prevent future assaults. Attendees will gain an understanding of the critical role of legal advocacy in promoting safety, stability, and justice for...
more »THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, HAS ISSUED SOLICITATION NUMBER LAEDCLERK26‐0004 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF EMPLOYEE PARKING WITHIN TWO BLOCKS OF 500 POYDRAS STREET, ROOM B208, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. VENDORS INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL MAY REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION FROM LAEDML_PROCUREMENT@LAED.USCOURTS.GOV
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING AN OFFER IS 12:00P.M. C.S.T ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT KEVIN PAYRE AT (504) 589‐7678.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana teamed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to hold a naturalization ceremony in which 73 petitioners became United States citizens. In a special ceremony held at the National WWII Museum on July 1, 2026, the Honorable Wendy B. Vitter, Chief Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, opened the ceremony by welcoming the new citizens along with their friends and families. Chief Judge Vitter then introduced the Honorable Jennifer Walker Elrod, Chief Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, who provided the keynote address. In her remarks, Chief Judge Elrod congratulated the new citizens on their hard-earned achievement and urged them to utilize their American rights to vote, speak freely, and serve on juries, among others. Chief Judge Elrod then administered the Oath of Allegiance, followed by a recorded message from President Donald J. Trump. Chief Judge Elrod and Chief Judge Vitter then handed out certificates and took photos with our country’s newest citizens. These naturalization ceremonies are a wonderful reminder of the foundation of this country. The court welcomes these new U.S....
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