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WASHINGTON — In a bid to address judicial understaffing challenges that have intensified with its growing population, Idaho is on track to potentially secure a third federal district judge. U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, is spearheading legislative efforts through a newly proposed bill. This comes at a critical time for the state, which has previously held the status of having fewer federal judges compared to others across the nation. The new legislation, known as the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024, or the JUDGES Act, aims to add a significant number of … Read more