federal court
noun
: a court established by a federal government
especially
: one established under the constitution and laws of the U.S.
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His spouse, Marie Castro Fiallos, told the federal court her husband’s incarceration has been devastating for their children.
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Lauren Villagran,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
An Elk Grove man accused of threatening to blow up buildings in Sacramento over the Fourth of July holiday was set to appear in federal court Thursday to face a bomb threat charge.
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Four men stole more than half a million dollars from Connecticut ATMs and have been charged in federal court, authorities said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Opinions from the Board of Immigration Appeals and two other federal courts of appeals reflect the soundness of DHS's legal position.
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Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Lauren Villagran,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
An Elk Grove man accused of threatening to blow up buildings in Sacramento over the Fourth of July holiday was set to appear in federal court Thursday to face a bomb threat charge.
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Four men stole more than half a million dollars from Connecticut ATMs and have been charged in federal court, authorities said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Opinions from the Board of Immigration Appeals and two other federal courts of appeals reflect the soundness of DHS's legal position.
—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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“Federal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20court. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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