The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin has announced that it will be closed from December 24 to December 26, 2025, and again on January 1 and January 2, 2026. This closure is in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
According to the court, “The Western District of Wisconsin will be closed on December 24-26, 2025, and on January 1-2, 2026.”
Further details regarding this administrative order are available through the court’s official channels.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin is observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April alongside national partners. Over $5 million in federal grants has been awarded in Wisconsin to support prevention programs and victim services.
The Eau Claire Divisional Office will close on April 2 because of bad weather. Staff support remains available remotely and in Madison, and electronic filing is unaffected.
Judge G. Michael Halfenger has applied for another term as United States Bankruptcy Judge in Wisconsin’s Eastern District. The public and legal professionals are invited to submit written comments on his potential reappointment before May 11.
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