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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
One of the nation’s oldest federal trial courts, this Pennsylvania district has handled major civil and criminal cases since the early days of the republic. Based in Philadelphia, it also serves communities across eastern Pennsylvania through courthouses in Allentown, Reading, and Easton.
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Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Ruling
by United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Established on April 20, 1818, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania grew out of the original federal court system created in 1789. Richard Peters served as its first judge, and the court has been part of the federal judiciary for more than two centuries.
Today, the court is headquartered in Philadelphia and also sits in Allentown, Reading, and Easton. It hears a wide range of federal civil and criminal matters, making it a central part of public life in eastern Pennsylvania.
The court is also known for its long institutional history and its role within one of the busiest legal regions in the country. Its official records and judge histories trace a steady line from the early republic to the present day, showing how the federal courts have expanded along with the nation.