If the government shuts down at midnight on September 30, 2025, the Federal Judiciary will not shut down. The Federal Judiciary that includes the federal court in the District of Maine will remain open and continue operations for an unspecified number of additional days using its fee authority and no-year appropriations. During this period, the Court will continue to handle cases, conduct hearings and trials, and carry out its Constitutional duties. All currently imposed deadlines will remain in effect unless otherwise ordered. For additional information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (207) 780-3356 (Portland) or (207) 945-0575 (Bangor).