Supreme Court Rejects Bid By 98-Year-Old Appeals Judge To Be Reinstated

Judge Pauline Newman, who will turn 99 on June 20, serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

In March, she filed a petition with the Supreme Court, arguing the Federal Circuit unconstitutionally forced her out of her position after an investigation determined her alleged cognitive deterioration rendered her unfit for the job.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (not to be confused with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit) is a specialized court with exclusive jurisdiction (or authority) to hear cases involving patents, trademarks, international trade, government contracts, and federal personnel and employment issues.