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The answer to this question depends on what you're asking about the Court's jurisdiction.

Congress: The Legislative branch has the authority to change the US Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction.

US Supreme Court: The Supreme Court has full discretion over which cases they choose to hear under their appellate jurisdiction.

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