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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Six of the eight people named in the indictment were expected to make initial appearances Wednesday in federal court in Detroit.
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ABC News, 10 June 2026
Veterans twice sued in federal court demanding that the VA restore housing on the campus.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Independently of the suit against MSP and Canton PD, Read is suing Proctor in federal court.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The suspect is set to answer the charges in federal court at a later date, authorities said in the statement.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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ABC News, 10 June 2026
Veterans twice sued in federal court demanding that the VA restore housing on the campus.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Independently of the suit against MSP and Canton PD, Read is suing Proctor in federal court.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The suspect is set to answer the charges in federal court at a later date, authorities said in the statement.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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“Federal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20court. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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