Courts
Why this is rated stable
Case processing is within normal ranges and there are no operational disruptions to federal courts.
Stable: Operating within normal ranges. No significant disruptions or unusual risks. Methodology
What is this?
Courts decide what the law means and settle disagreements.
How it's doing: Working normally.
About this area
Tracks Supreme Court decisions and docket, federal caseloads, and judicial vacancies.
Indicators
Latest readings. Changes are shown without judgment of whether up or down is better.
| Indicator | Latest |
|---|---|
Federal judicial vacancies Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts | 44seats |
Cases granted for upcoming term Source: Supreme Court of the United States | 38cases |
Charts
Timeline of developments
Supreme Court adds cases to fall calendar
The Court scheduled arguments in cases involving federal agency authority and election administration.
Source: Supreme Court of the United States
Sources and citationsWhere this info comes from
- 1.Opinions of the Court
Supreme Court of the United States. Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
- 2.Granted and noted cases list
Supreme Court of the United States. Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
- 3.Federal Judicial Caseload Statistics
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
- 4.Current judicial vacancies
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
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