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Second Circuit

The Second Circuit is one of the thirteen federal appellate courts in the United States, responsible for reviewing decisions made by federal district courts in New York, Connecticut, and Vermont. Its purpose is to ensure that the law was correctly interpreted and applied in trials within its jurisdiction. The court hears appeals on various legal issues, including civil and criminal cases, and its rulings set important legal precedents that guide lower courts. Essentially, it acts as a higher authority to uphold justice and consistency in the application of the law within its regional jurisdiction.