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What is the geographical jurisdiction of the D.C. Circuit?
The D.C. Circuit has the smallest geographical jurisdiction of any of the U.S. courts of appeals, and it covers only one district court: the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Where does the D.C. Circuit meet?
It meets at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse in Washington, DC.
What is the status and prestige of the D.C. Circuit among American federal courts?
The D.C. Circuit's status and prestige among American federal courts is generally considered to be second only to the U.S. Supreme Court.
What types of issues does the D.C. Circuit tend to be the main federal appellate court for?
The D.C. Circuit tends to be the main federal appellate court for issues of American administrative law, constitutional law, and other related areas.
How many current U.S. Supreme Court justices were previously judges on the D.C. Circuit?
Four of the nine current U.S. Supreme Court justices were previously judges on the D.C. Circuit: Chief Justice John Roberts an.
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