federal court
noun
: a court established by a federal government
especially
: one established under the constitution and laws of the U.S.
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The new rule is currently being challenged in federal court.
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Robert Legare, CBS News, 24 June 2024
Since joining the Miami Herald in 1999, he’s covered the federal courts nonstop, from Elian Gonzalez’s custody battle to Alex Rodriguez’s steroid abuse.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
Gabe Roth is the founder and executive director of Fix the Court, a nonprofit group that advocates for reforms of the federal court system.
—Gabe Roth, Twin Cities, 19 June 2024
In order to sue in federal court, a plaintiff must show that he or she is personally injured by the action being challenged, as well as showing that the harm is caused by the defendant, and that a favorable federal court decision would remedy the injury.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2024
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Robert Legare, CBS News, 24 June 2024
Since joining the Miami Herald in 1999, he’s covered the federal courts nonstop, from Elian Gonzalez’s custody battle to Alex Rodriguez’s steroid abuse.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
Gabe Roth is the founder and executive director of Fix the Court, a nonprofit group that advocates for reforms of the federal court system.
—Gabe Roth, Twin Cities, 19 June 2024
In order to sue in federal court, a plaintiff must show that he or she is personally injured by the action being challenged, as well as showing that the harm is caused by the defendant, and that a favorable federal court decision would remedy the injury.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2024
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“Federal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20court. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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