United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is one of the 13 federal appellate courts. It hears appeals from federal district courts in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, and Rhode Island. Established in 1891, it reviews decisions on legal issues, rather than re-examining facts of cases. The court's rulings can set legal precedents in its jurisdiction. Its decisions can only be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, making it a crucial part of the federal judicial system, influencing laws and policies in its region.