Judiciary Act of 1891

The Judiciary Act of 1891 was a law that expanded and reorganized the federal court system. It created new regional courts called Circuit Courts of Appeal to help the Supreme Court handle increasing cases, reducing their workload. The act also clarified the jurisdiction of these courts and other federal courts, allowing them to hear appeals from lower courts for specific issues. Overall, it aimed to make the federal judiciary more efficient and better equipped to manage the growing complexity of federal law.