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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More than 60 people are being charged in federal court in connection with the 10 heists, as well as other thefts in 2023 and 2024.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
But on March 6, Pope — who represented himself in his Capitol riot case — filed a motion in federal court asking that Martin be sanctioned for refusing to withdraw what Pope said were the government’s false allegations against him.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
As their cases move through federal courts, the students challenging their removals have the potential to reshape the law related to free speech and immigration, according to legal experts.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
The law is set to take effect as of July 1, but it is now being challenged in federal court.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
But on March 6, Pope — who represented himself in his Capitol riot case — filed a motion in federal court asking that Martin be sanctioned for refusing to withdraw what Pope said were the government’s false allegations against him.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
As their cases move through federal courts, the students challenging their removals have the potential to reshape the law related to free speech and immigration, according to legal experts.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
The law is set to take effect as of July 1, but it is now being challenged in federal court.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Federal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20court. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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