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How the Supreme Court of the United States and federal courts work and affect Texans

Here’s how federal courts help determine the fate of controversial issues, such as immigration laws, in Texas and beyond.

The United States Federal Courthouse in Austin on June 9, 2023.

How do federal courts work?

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How do lawsuits get filed?

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The impact of federal courts

Debates about how courts operate

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How can Texans impact the courts?

How are Texas courts different from federal courts?

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