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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But the majority in 2019 said federal courts aren’t competent to decide when gerrymandering goes too far, even when the culprits arrogantly boast about it, as some did in Tallahassee.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The case was about whether immigrants could challenge how the government handled their legalization applications — and whether federal courts could review immigration programs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
All defendants appeared in federal court Wednesday.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2020, Flores Silva was formally charged by a federal court in the District of Columbia for conspiracy to distribute drugs and for crimes related to the use of firearms.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The case was about whether immigrants could challenge how the government handled their legalization applications — and whether federal courts could review immigration programs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
All defendants appeared in federal court Wednesday.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2020, Flores Silva was formally charged by a federal court in the District of Columbia for conspiracy to distribute drugs and for crimes related to the use of firearms.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Federal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20court. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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