What cases go to federal court?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the types of cases that are eligible to be heard in federal court, which involves understanding the jurisdiction of federal courts in the United States.
Answer
Federal courts handle cases involving the U.S. government, Constitution, federal laws, controversies between states, and U.S. and foreign government disputes.
Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving the United States government, the U.S. Constitution or federal laws, controversies between states, and disputes involving the U.S. government with foreign governments.
Answer for screen readers
Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving the United States government, the U.S. Constitution or federal laws, controversies between states, and disputes involving the U.S. government with foreign governments.
More Information
Federal courts can also handle federal criminal cases, civil cases based on federal laws, and cases involving issues such as bankruptcy or military legal matters not managed within the military justice system.
Sources
- Types of Cases | United States Courts - uscourts.gov
- Introduction To The Federal Court System - Department of Justice - justice.gov
- What Kinds of Cases Can Federal Courts Decide? - FindLaw - findlaw.com
