Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

The Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit is a federal appellate court in the United States, covering Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. It reviews decisions made by lower courts to ensure that the law was applied correctly. Comprised of judges appointed by the President, the court hears cases on a variety of issues, including civil rights, employment, and criminal law. Its rulings can set important legal precedents and influence law in its region and beyond. Decisions from the Fifth Circuit can be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court in the country.