NEWS FROM U.S. DISTRICT COURT
August 14, 2026
 

PACER Update. Now that the multifactor authentication (MFA) enrollment phase is complete, the Administrative Office (AO) is ready to start enforcing the updated password standards on all existing Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) accounts. Beginning August 17th, PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with the new standards. Strong passwords are essential in safeguarding systems from unauthorized access.

According to the updated standards, passwords must:

• Be 14-45 characters in length
• Contain at least 1 lowercase letter
• Contain at least 1 uppercase letter
• Contain at least 1 special character (all special characters are allowed)
• Not contain any part of your first name, last name, username, or email address

Please note that passwords must be updated every 180 days.

If your account is disabled, please contact the PACER Service Center at (800) 676-6856 or pacer@psc.uscourts.gov. The PACER Service Center hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT. Hold times for PACER can be long, so plan accordingly. The Clerk’s Office does not accept filings via email.

Symposium Schedule Posted. The schedule for the South Dakota Law Review’s Fall 2026 Symposium: History of the District of South Dakota is now available on the Court’s website. Topics include, among others, U.S. v. Arlo Looking Cloud and other AIM Cases, South Dakota v. Dole-Federal Spending Power, and Pam’s Purple Door-Deadwood Brothels. The symposium will be on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the University of Sioux Falls in the Salsbury Science Center. To register, go to https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-
Schools/knudson-school-of-law/Law-Student-Opportunities/South-Dakota-Law-Review/South-Dakota-Law-Review-Symposium

Closure Reminder. The Court will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.