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Second Circuit Court of Appeals

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals is one of the 13 federal appellate courts in the United States. It reviews decisions made by lower federal courts in its region, which includes New York, Connecticut, and Vermont. When a party disagrees with a lower court's ruling, they can appeal to the Second Circuit, which evaluates if legal errors were made. The court typically hears cases that involve federal law, constitutional issues, and disputes between states. Its decisions can set important legal precedents and are binding on lower courts within its jurisdiction.