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News & Announcements
Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Fri, 01/23/2026
Due to a national service disruption impacting Microsoft Office 365, all Notices of Electronic filings for documents filed in CM/ECF on Thursday, January 22, 2026, will be resent on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Wed, 01/14/2026
Effective January 20, 2026, all negotiable instruments for obligations to the Judiciary (checks, money orders, etc.) must be made payable to “Clerk, U.S. District Court.” Pursuant to the policies of the U.S. Judicial Conference...
Fri, 12/19/2025
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas will be closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Friday, December 26, 2025.
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Tue, 12/16/2025
Order Reappointing Jerome T. Kearney, United States Magistrate Judge
Please click here to view the order.
Wed, 11/19/2025
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. submitted proposed amendments to the Federal Rules to Congress in April 2025 pursuant to Section 2072 of Title 28, United States Code. Absent Congressional action, the amended and new rules will take effect...
Thu, 11/13/2025
Administrative Order – In Re: Stay of Civil Proceedings Involving the Social Security Administration
Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker entered an Administrative Order lifting the stay in all civil cases where the Social Security Administration is a party.
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Fri, 10/03/2025
Administrative Order - In Re: Stay of Civil Proceedings Involving the Social Security Administration
Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker entered an Administrative Order staying all civil cases where the Social Security Administration is a party effective October 1, 2025, at the request of the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern...
Tue, 09/30/2025
In the event of a federal government shutdown, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas will be open for regular business.
Wed, 09/10/2025
The PACER Service Center (PSC) is currently experiencing long call wait times due to the enforcement of several security features that will enhance the security of PACER accounts, including updated password standards and multifactor...