United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit facts for kids
Quick facts for kids United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit |
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| Location | Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse |
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| Established | June 16, 1891 |
| Judges | 11 |
| Circuit Justice | Brett Kavanaugh |
| Chief Judge | Diane Wood |
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (often called the 7th Cir. for short) is a very important federal court in the United States. It's like a higher-level court that checks decisions made by other courts. This court helps make sure laws are applied fairly across several states.
It is one of thirteen United States courts of appeals in the country. These courts are sometimes called "circuit courts." The Seventh Circuit has eleven judges who work there.
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What Does the Seventh Circuit Court Do?
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has a special job called appellate jurisdiction. This means it hears "appeals." When someone thinks a decision made by a lower court was wrong, they can ask this court to review it. The court looks at the case again to see if the law was used correctly.
Which States Does This Court Cover?
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals covers a large area. It hears appeals from courts in three different states. These states are Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
Courts Under the Seventh Circuit
The court reviews cases from these specific lower courts, called district courts:
- Central District of Illinois
- Northern District of Illinois
- Southern District of Illinois
- Northern District of Indiana
- Southern District of Indiana
- Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Western District of Wisconsin
Where is the Court Located?
The main home of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals is in Chicago, Illinois. The court is located inside a big building called the Dirksen Federal Building. This building is a well-known landmark in the city.
When Was the Court Created?
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit was officially started a long time ago. It was established on June 16, 1891. This means it has been serving the public for over 130 years!
Who Leads the Court?
The court has a head judge, known as the Chief Judge. Currently, Diane Wood is the Chief Judge. There is also a Supreme Court Justice who oversees this circuit, called the Circuit Justice. This is Brett Kavanaugh.
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The Dirksen Federal Building, where the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is located.
