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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In the future, McKenna hopes to eventually move up to federal court or transition to freelancing.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 18 May 2025
One year later, Joseph emerged teary-eyed from federal court in Boston, where she was charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 17 May 2025
The administration is also seeking to limit the ability of federal courts to issue nationwide injunctions, and prominent figures in the same political circle have expressed interest in terminating habeas corpus—the legal protection that prevents indefinite detention without trial.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Three federal courts, including those in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington, issued nationwide injunctions to halt the order's enforcement.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 18 May 2025
One year later, Joseph emerged teary-eyed from federal court in Boston, where she was charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 17 May 2025
The administration is also seeking to limit the ability of federal courts to issue nationwide injunctions, and prominent figures in the same political circle have expressed interest in terminating habeas corpus—the legal protection that prevents indefinite detention without trial.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Three federal courts, including those in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington, issued nationwide injunctions to halt the order's enforcement.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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“Federal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20court. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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