U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is a federal court that hears appeals from district courts in several states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Established in 1891, it is one of thirteen appellate courts in the U.S. It reviews decisions based on issues like legal interpretation and procedural fairness, not re-evaluating evidence or facts. The court's rulings can significantly influence the law in its jurisdiction, and its decisions can be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court under certain circumstances.