![]() | The Federal Courts: Challenge and Reform, Revised Edition Subjects: Courts -- United States; Judicial process -- United States; Judges -- United States; Court congestion and delay -- United States; The federal courts are the world's most powerful judiciary and a vital element of the American political system. In recent decades, these courts have experienced unprecedented growth in caseload and personnel. Many judges and lawyers believe that a "crisis in quantity" is imperiling the ability of the federal judiciary to perform its historic function of administering justice fairly and expeditiously. |
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