5th Circuit Court of Appeals

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is a regional court that reviews cases appealed from federal district courts in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. It is part of the United States federal judiciary and has the authority to interpret and apply federal laws and the U.S. Constitution. The court does not conduct trials but reviews whether the law was correctly applied in lower court decisions. Its rulings can set important legal precedents within its jurisdiction, influencing how laws are understood and enforced in those states. The 5th Circuit is one of 13 regional appellate courts in the federal system.