The federal judiciary of the United States is one of the three branches of the federal government of the United States organized under the See more

Federal judges, like Supreme Court justices, are appointed by the president with the consent of the Senate to serve until they resign, are impeached and convicted, retire, or die.
Under Article I of the federal Constitution, Congress also has … See more

The Supreme Court has interpreted the Constitution as placing some additional restrictions on the federal courts. For example, the doctrines of mootness, ripeness, … See more

All federal courts can be readily identified by the words "United States" (abbreviated to "U.S.") in their official names; no state court may include this designation as part of its name. The federal courts are generally divided between trial courts, which hear cases in … See more

• The Judicial Conference of the United States is the policymaking body of the U.S. federal courts. The conference is responsible for creating and revising federal procedural … See more

The Articles of Confederation provided a clear basis for the initial establishment of United States of America judicial authority by Congress prior … See more

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• List of United States federal judges by longevity of service See more