Court Watch launched in November 2022 as a weekly newsletter roundup of the latest and most interesting stories hidden within the federal court dockets. It has since evolved to include original reporting and partnerships with major news organizations including Forbes, Rolling Stone, and 404 Media. Our original reporting has been cited by every major news outlet in America.
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