Bill Fails Again, Government Remains Paralyzed
The latest results show that the United States Senate again failed to pass a temporary funding bill to reopen the US government today—this is the eleventh time since the shutdown began. The shutdown is unlikely to end anytime soon. In the absence of a funding agreement, the US federal government remains partially shut down.
While some hope the shutdown could end this week, the reality remains highly uncertain, and the situation remains at an impasse.
The ongoing shutdown of the US federal government is now having a serious impact on the court system. For the first time in nearly three decades, thousands of court employees are being furloughed without pay as their operating funds have been exhausted. The Administrative Office of the US Courts stated that all its staff have received furlough letters, although a small number remain on the job because their duties are deemed essential.
Unlike other executive branches, the courts have previously been able to survive for several weeks using funds from service fees and other sources that are not dependent on Congressional budget approval. However, this time the amount of available reserve funds is much lower than in previous shutdowns, making operations impossible to maintain for much longer. Most courts remain open and are handling cases, but with limited staffing. Many employees are working without pay, as their roles are considered crucial to maintaining the legal process. Agencies like the Federal Judicial Center have even suspended all non-essential activities until funding is restored.
This situation is increasing pressure on the US Congress to quickly approve a budget and end the nearly three-week shutdown. If a solution is not found soon, other public services could be affected, and public trust in the government could further erode. (asd)
Source: Newsmaker.id
