Thursday, December 27, 2018

The effects of the government shutdown on pending civil cases against the United States

This week I have been notified by the U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the Southern District of Ohio, and the Southern District of West Virginia that proceedings in civil cases against the United States, with some exceptions, are stayed pending the conclusion of the government shutdown - which makes me wonder whether something similar will be done in the other U.S. district courts, including the one where I have a civil case against the United States.

The Southern District of West Virginia order is here.
The Western District of Pennsylvania order is here.
The Southern District of Ohio order is here.