Understanding the Structure of Federal Courts in the U.S.

Understanding the Structure of Federal Courts in the U.S.

Below is an explanation of how the federal courts (excluding the Supreme Court which ) were created, how they are funded, and which branch of government established them. This covers the U.S. District Courts, U.S. Courts of Appeals (circuit courts), and other specialized federal courts as requested. A list of those specific courts are at the bottom of the page. Then, I offer recommendations for legal and constitutional methods of shutting down L…