Other: This is just sad. I don't blame Judge Shea but something has to change.…
This is just sad. I don't blame Judge Shea but something has to change. According to the Federal Court Management Statistics (Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts) for the 12-month period ending September 30, 2024, the District of Connecticut reported only one civil case that reached trial (bench or jury). Despite dozens of pending civil actions and thousands of filings, only one civil trial was completed in the entire District of Connecticut in 2024. It’s a stark reflection of how infrequently federal judges in that district now conduct live trials.