The United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee is alerting the public to an ongoing phone scam in which callers are fraudulently claiming to represent the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department and falsely stating that a warrant has been issued by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. These scam calls are designed to intimidate victims by threatening arrest or legal action unless immediate payment is made or personal information is provided.

The overflow space provided in room 375 of the Odell Horton Federal Building is no longer available as it was a means of observing the jury trial.

The media space in the basement remains available at this time.

The District Court has approved amending LR 83.4 ATTORNEYS – ADMISSION.

The trial for Case No. 2:23-cr-20191-MSN is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. CDT before the Honorable Mark S. Norris.

For detailed guidance on photographing, broadcasting, and electronic devices, please refer to the ORDER REGARDING MEDIA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES and Local Rule 83.2.

The US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee has a job opening for a Generalist Clerk.

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The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is soliciting applications from persons interested in appointment as FPD for the Western District of Tennessee at Memphis. The application deadline for the position has been extended to August 22, 2024. Announcement

The Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act was signed into law in September 2018 to help combat domestic abuse and sexual violence. The POWER Act mandates that each year the Chief Judge of each Judicial District across the country hold at least one event promoting pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault, engage citizens, and help lift victims out of the cycle of violence. Please join the Court for a discussion of the POWER Act.

Under the Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018 (the "POWER Act"), the Chief Judge of each federal district is required to annually host an event to promote pro bono services to empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Please join the Court in bringing attention to this national health crisis and reflect upon how you can help empower survivors of domestic abuse.

Join us at 3pm CST to view the naming ceremony of our Courthouse in Jackson, TN!

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