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The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island will limit operations due to the government shutdown.

Federal courts will only maintain operations necessary to carry out constitutional and statutory duties.

Staff members not performing essential functions will be placed on furlough.

PROVIDENCE – Federal court in Rhode Island will limit its operations amid the government shutdown, now entering its third week.

“Effective Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island will no longer have sufficient funding to sustain full, paid operations due to the ongoing lapse in congressional appropriations,” the court announced.

“During this period, the court will maintain only those operations necessary to carry out its cons

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