United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is a federal court that reviews cases appealed from district courts within its jurisdiction, which includes six states: Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming. It functions as the second level of federal courts, ensuring the correct application of law and constitutional rights. The court does not conduct trials but evaluates whether legal procedures and laws were properly followed in lower court cases. Its decisions help interpret federal laws and set legal precedents that influence courts across the region.