How the Microsoft outage impacted courts and governments
Summary
A Microsoft outage disrupted courts and government offices in the United States and other countries, affecting email, communication, and court work. Some courts warned that urgent requests or trials could be delayed, while Microsoft reported progress in restoring its services.Key Facts
- Maine’s judicial branch warned that email requests for protection orders might not have been received.
- Lawyers in several court cases sought deadline extensions or told judges that the outage affected their work.
- Department of Justice attorneys requested an extension in a case brought by Rep. Joyce Beatty concerning President Donald Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center.
- A criminal trial in Manchester, England, was delayed because of the outage.
- Police forces in the United Kingdom urged the public to call emergency responders instead of using online forms for help.
- The Supreme Court of the Philippines said the outage affected its operations.
- Municipal governments in Austin, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida, reported problems with email and, in some cases, phone systems.
- Microsoft reported progress in restoring its services on Friday morning.
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