United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is a federal court responsible for hearing appeals from cases decided by district courts within its jurisdiction, which includes New York, Connecticut, and Vermont. It reviews legal issues in civil and criminal cases to ensure proper application of the law. The court does not retry cases or hear new evidence but focuses on whether legal procedures were correct. Its decisions help interpret federal law and set legal standards followed by lower courts, playing a vital role in the U.S. judiciary system.