diff --git a/backend/src/routes/docket.ts b/backend/src/routes/docket.ts
index 3d310bd4..12fef0a5 100644
--- a/backend/src/routes/docket.ts
+++ b/backend/src/routes/docket.ts
@@ -123,17 +123,8 @@ router.post('/', authenticateToken, asyncHandler(async (req: AuthenticatedReques
     },
   });
 
-  // Send email notifications to subscribers
-  try {
-    await emailService.notifySubscribersOfNewEntry(
-      entry.title,
-      entry.date.toISOString(),
-      entry.summary
-    );
-  } catch (emailError) {
-    // Log email error but don't fail the request
-    console.error('Failed to send email notifications:', emailError);
-  }
+  // Email notifications are now manual-only via the green mail button
+  // Automatic notifications disabled per user request
 
   res.status(201).json({
     success: true,