They hear cases that violate your US Constitutional rights.
Federal courts may hear civil cases or criminal cases.
Cases brought to federal courts typically involve questions of federal law, constitutional issues, or disputes between states or citizens of different states. Federal courts have jurisdiction over matters such as violations of federal statutes, treaties, and civil rights cases. Additionally, they handle cases involving maritime law and bankruptcy. Overall, federal courts address issues that require a uniform interpretation of federal law across the country.
State courts hear far more cases than federal courts.
Yes, federal courts do not have jurisdiction over divorce cases. Divorce cases are typically handled in state courts.
Courts that have the authority to be the first courts in which most federal cases are heard are known as district courts. These are the trial courts of the federal judiciary system and are responsible for hearing both civil and criminal cases.
All I can say is it is not State Courts (Sorry GradPoint users)
Federal criminal statutes apply to offenses that violate federal laws, which are enacted by Congress and can be prosecuted in federal courts. These typically involve crimes that cross state lines, involve federal property, or violate federal regulations. State criminal statutes apply to offenses that violate state laws and are prosecuted in state courts, covering a wide range of local issues. Each jurisdiction operates independently, but federal law can supersede state law in certain cases due to the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Federal courts have jurisdiction over four main types of cases: cases involving federal law, cases involving the U.S. Constitution, cases in which the U.S. government is a party, and cases between citizens of different states (diversity jurisdiction) where the amount in controversy exceeds a specified threshold. These cases ensure that federal laws and constitutional rights are upheld uniformly across states. Additionally, federal courts may hear certain specialized cases, such as those involving maritime law or bankruptcy.
District courts hear cases on topics assigned to them by Congress, and federal courts hear cases regarding constitutional law and treaties.
All federal courts hear cases on appeal or original jurisdiction cases.
Federal courts of general jurisdiction (US District Courts, etc.) handle both civil and criminal cases.
Cases involving federal law.