United States Courts
U.S. Courts
The U.S. Courts were created under Article III of the Constitution to administer justice fairly and impartially, within the jurisdiction established by the Constitution and Congress. This section will help you learn more about the Judicial Branch and its work.
The work of the federal courts impacts the lives of the American public in many ways. This section discusses the most common ways people interact with the U.S. Courts. U.S. citizens at least 18 years of age may be called to jury service, one of the most important ways individual citizens become involved with the federal courts.
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U.S. Courts 02/19/2026Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of leading an insurrection on Thursday and sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law in 2024, a ruling that marks a dramatic culmination of the country's biggest p...
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What to know about arguments over Donald Trump's immunity claims
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US sues SpaceX for alleged hiring discrimination against refugees and others
U.S. Courts 08/26/2023The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday sued SpaceX, the rocket company founded and run by Elon Musk, for alleged hiring discrimination against refugees and people granted asylum.The complaint, filed in an administrative court within the departmen...
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