district court
noun
: a trial court that has jurisdiction over certain cases within a specific judicial district
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That matters because for district court judges, home-state senators still can exercise virtual veto power over a White House’s nominations due to a long-standing Senate tradition.
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Seung Min Kim, Twin Cities, 22 May 2024
Tarrant County district court documents show that the court determined Roberts’ competency based on a report and evaluation conducted by a psychologist.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2024
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Seung Min Kim, Twin Cities, 22 May 2024
Tarrant County district court documents show that the court determined Roberts’ competency based on a report and evaluation conducted by a psychologist.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2024
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“District court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/district%20court. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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