U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit is one of the thirteen federal appellate courts in the United States. It hears appeals from federal district courts in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. This court reviews decisions made in lower courts to ensure the law was applied correctly. If a party believes a trial was unfair or the law was misinterpreted, they can appeal to the Fifth Circuit. Its rulings can set important legal precedents that influence future cases within its jurisdiction and sometimes even the entire country.