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“Given the bloated dockets that district courts have now come to expect as ordinary, the role of the magistrate [judge] in today’s federal judicial system is nothing less than indispensable.”

Peretz v. United States, 501 U.S. 923, 928 (1991) (emphasis added)

Who We Are

The Federal Magistrate Judges Association is a national association of United States Magistrate Judges comprised of more than 800 active and retired members. Our mission is to support United States Magistrate Judges and the vital role they play in the United States Courts.

Message from the FMJA

The FMJA urges the JUDGES Act be passed

FMJA Statement on Judges Act
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The FMJA proudly welcomes our new president Ignacio Torteya, III. Judge Torteya will serve as president for the 2025-2026 term.

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
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News

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July 29, 2025

Jessup native, Shavertown resident to be sworn in as federal magistrate

July 24, 2025

South Florida Federal Magistrate Judge Rises to Chief

Federal Courts Law Review

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