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CLOSURE NOTICE: The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. CM/ECF electronic filing remains available. The court will resume normal operations on Monday, June 22.

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CLOSURE NOTICE: The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. CM/ECF electronic filing remains available. The court will resume normal operations on Tuesday, May 26.

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This morning, Kit Ekman, Clerk of Court at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, appeared on WKRG News 5 to discuss the concerning rise in jury scams.

Watch the segment to learn how to protect yourself:
https://t.co/dDa2dBjgxU

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On this National Day of Mourning, we remember President Jimmy Carter (1924-2024) and his enduring legacy of service to others. This photo captures his dedication to Habitat for Humanity, reflecting a lifetime of humanitarian work that touched countless lives across our nation.

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Spirits are high as 25 new American citizens are naturalized on the field of Handcock Whitney Stadium.

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They learned how a Court Reporter documents court proceedings and the dangers of credit card debt. Clerk Ekman administered the oath to 28 new U.S. citizens from 19 countries. Magistrate Judge Murray presided, leading the Pledge of Allegiance and singing "This Land Is Your Land."

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On July 19, 2024, court staff and their children joined the "Our Kids in the Courthouse" program. They met judges, court staff, and U.S. Marshals, observed court proceedings, and toured the U.S. Marshal Service, learning the importance of security in the judicial process.

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The U.S. District Court will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Electronic filing will remain available.

We will reopen on Monday, July 8th at 8:00 am.

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The U.S. District Court will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Electronic filing will remain available. We will reopen on Thursday, June 20th at 8:00am.

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In April, students from Dallas County High, Meadowview Christian, Selma High, Southside High, Keith Middle-High, and Morgan Academy joined for a special CD3 program at the historic U.S. Courthouse in Selma. Led by Judge Bradley Murray, they participated in an engaging mock trial!

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It was a pleasure to host Barton Academy for our Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions program last month!

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The 2024 USMS Fallen Heroes Honor Run was a great success this year. Thanks to all those who came out to honor those lost in the line of duty!

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We recently welcomed UMS Wright students to participate in our Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions program. They took on roles of attorneys and jurors, prepared with real lawyers, and presented arguments to Magistrate Judge Murray!

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The U.S. District Court will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of President's Day.

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MARDI GRAS NOTICE:
The Clerk's Office will be available only via our online presence at https://t.co/Ds67KqAsDp on Monday, February 12th and Tuesday, February 13th. Electronic filing will be available, maintained and supported.

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U.S. District Judge Kristi K. DuBose, Mobile, Alabama, welcomed 30 new U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony held @UofSouthAlabama Mitchell Center.

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Attention: The U.S. District Court will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Electronic filing will remain available. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 16th at 8:00am.

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We recently had the pleasure of welcoming 25 new U.S. citizens! The naturalization ceremony was presided over by Chief District Judge Beaverstock and included the JROTC Color Guard from Williamson High School and an invocation by Dr. Eric Hankins of Fairhope First Baptist Church.