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The United States District Courts Are The Trial Courts Of The Federal Court System

Within limits set by Congress and the Constitution the district courts have jurisdiction to hear nearly all categories of federal cases, including both civil and criminal matters. There are 94 federal judicial districts, including at least one district in each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Each district includes a United States bankruptcy court as a unit of the district court. Three territories of the United States the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands  have district courts that hear federal cases, including bankruptcy cases. There are two special trial courts that have nationwide jurisdiction over certain types of cases. The Court of International Trade addresses cases involving international trade and customs issues.

The United States Court of Federal

Claims has jurisdiction over most claims for money damages against the United States, disputes over federal contracts, unlawful “takings” of private property by the federal government, and a variety of other claims against
the United States.

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