Federal judges understandably receive the most public attention in carrying out the judiciary’s responsibility of upholding the rule of law, interpreting the Constitution, and striving to see that justice is done. But for judges to meet this responsibility, the assistance of many others is necessary. For the most part, these are people who quietly do essential work behind the scenes. Among these unsung workers are the members of the United States Marshals Service.

Federal judges are drawn from the ranks of experienced lawyers with diverse personal and professional backgrounds. They bring to the bench their professional training and experience, personal history, and lived experiences. As a result of these experiences, they form certain beliefs and sympathies and develop certain preferences and biases.

Two closely related words that animated the call for independence from Great Britian were liberty and freedom.  Those two words called not only for independence from the then-governing power but also for individual liberty and freedom for the colonists.  And by that, they meant the liberty and freedom to live their lives without undue government intrusion or interference. 

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio presided over a naturalization ceremony on Sept. 18, 2025, where 20 people from 14 countries became United States citizens.

United States District Court Judge Michael J. Newman presided over the ceremony while Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge Elizabeth A.  Ellis, and retired Ohio Second District Court of Appeals Judge Mary E. Donovan also attended and spoke.