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Order Implementing Procedures for the Filing of Highly Sensitive Documents
On February 9, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued this order implementing new procedures for the filing of highly sensitive documents.

Public Advisory Concerning the Court's Sitting Schedule
Members of the public may listen to the live audio of oral argument at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiq_Kg0zEPrjMFK_s-KP5_g/ or may attend oral arguments in-person. After the end of each day's arguments, audio recordings of each argument will be available on the court's website. Please direct any media inquiries to Susan Goldberg, Circuit Executive, by email at Susan_Goldberg@ca1.uscourts.gov or by phone at (617) 748-9614.
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Welcome

Welcome to the official website for the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. The First Circuit includes the Districts of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico and Rhode Island.

Court Location

Boston

John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse
1 Courthouse Way
Boston, MA 02210
 

Clerk's Office: 617-748-9057

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News and Notices

Thu, 05/08/2025
Vacancy -- IT Support Specialist
The Circuit Executive's Office of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is see More »
Tue, 04/22/2025
CJA Panel Applications
The U.S. More »
Tue, 04/01/2025
Official Opening of the Stephen G. Breyer Community Learning Center on Courts and the Constitution
Chief Judge David J. Barron announced the opening of the Stephen G. More »

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