U.S. District Courts

U.S. District Courts are the trial courts in the federal court system where cases are first heard. They handle civil and criminal cases involving federal laws or disputes between states. If a party is unhappy with a decision, they can appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the nation and typically reviews cases that involve significant legal questions or constitutional issues, often taking cases from the appellate courts. This structure ensures that federal law is interpreted and applied consistently across the country.