Senator Josh Hawley states the obvious. DISTRICT judges cannot make NATIONAL rulings.
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Wild Bill Kelsoe
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What's the point of having district judges if district judges can make national rulings? Just do away what th all the district judges and just have the Supreme Court.
Wild Bill Kelsoe
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That’s idiotic. Nine judges could never handle all the cases.
Wild Bill Kelsoe
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So, each district judge should only handle the cases in their districts. That's pure genius!
They do, but their rulings set precedents nationwide. It’s the result our being a constitutional republic.
shockedcanadian
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Well, I'm not a lawyer, but maybe a judge should only be ruling on that district, not the nation. Furthermore it should be a national issue or an issue in the purview of the Executive Branch.
They can't choose to repeal a federal law and make the use of poison legal without politicians passing something to that effect.
Also, there is the conflict of interest with his family I believe in which they are involved in legal assistance for illegals, that might pose a reason for him to recuse, I dont know.
You can smoke a plant in California but you can't do that in every state.
Rawley
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Bullshit. He tried the same thing with a different statute that had the same infirmaries
Rawley
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Irony award of the week. LOL
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He does have the power to force him to appeal, yes, to the next level.
Trump is not above the law.
Concerned American
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Correct, I think it should be expedited directly to the SCOTUS.
NewsVine_Mariyam
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You don't understand how this works at all:
Key Errors in Your Statement:
There Are Not 89 Federal District CourtsThere are 94 U.S. District Courts covering all 50 states + territories (not 89).
- Every state has at least one, but larger states have multiple (e.g., California has 4, Washington has 2).
Federal District Court Rulings Aren’t Limited to Their Physical District- A U.S. District Court ruling can set national precedent if it involves federal law and is upheld on appeal.
- Some district court rulings apply nationwide because they involve federal agencies or constitutional issues, affecting the entire country.
Comparing a Federal District Judge to a City Judge Makes No Sense- A city judge in Columbus, OH enforces local municipal law—they have zero jurisdiction over Indianapolis, IN.
- A federal district judge enforces federal law, which applies everywhere in the U.S.
- A federal judge can issue a nationwide injunction if a federal agency or national law is involved (e.g., immigration policy, civil rights, or environmental law).
Why Some Federal District Court Rulings Apply Nationwide
When a federal district court issues an injunction, it often applies only within that district—but there are exceptions:✔ If a case challenges a federal law or policy, the ruling may apply nationwide (e.g., immigration bans, Title VII discrimination laws).
✔ If the defendant is a federal agency, a nationwide injunction may be necessary (e.g., blocking a rule from the Department of Education or EPA).
✔ If a case involves constitutional rights, courts may strike down a law or policy nationwide (e.g., same-sex marriage bans, civil rights protections).
Example of a Nationwide Ruling by a District Court
Judge Derrick Watson (District of Hawaii) → Issued an injunction blocking Trump’s travel ban because it affected all states, not just Hawaii. Judge James Robart (Western District of Washington) → Blocked another Trump travel ban, applying nationwide because it involved federal agencies (DHS & ICE).These rulings were challenged and reviewed by higher courts, but the idea that a district judge can’t issue rulings affecting the whole country is completely incorrect.
Final Takeaway:
This person doesn’t understand the difference between a local city judge and a federal judge, nor do they understand how federal law works. Their logic doesn’t hold up, because federal judges interpret and enforce federal law—which, by definition, applies nationwide.
NewsVine_Mariyam
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Are you thinking of the state district court perhaps instead of the federal district court?
NewsVine_Mariyam
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Explanation of the U.S. Court System
Federal Court System (Left Side)
- U.S. Supreme Court → Highest court, hears appeals from circuit courts & state supreme courts.
- U.S. Courts of Appeals (Circuit Courts) → 13 appellate courts that review cases from U.S. District Courts.
- U.S. District Courts → 94 trial courts where federal cases begin (civil & criminal).
- U.S. Bankruptcy Courts → Handle bankruptcy cases (attached to district courts).
State Court System (Right Side)
- State Supreme Court → Highest court in the state.
- State Courts of Appeal → Review cases from lower state courts.
- State Trial Courts → Called Superior Courts, District Courts, or Circuit Courts, depending on the state.
- Local/Municipal Courts → Handle small claims, traffic, and minor criminal offenses.
Key Takeaways
Federal courts handle federal law cases, state disputes, and constitutional issues. State courts handle most legal matters, including criminal cases, family law, and contracts. Appeals from state supreme courts can go to the U.S. Supreme Court if federal law is involved.
Concerned American
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Please link to your law degree.View attachment 1093597
Explanation of the U.S. Court System
Federal Court System (Left Side)
- U.S. Supreme Court → Highest court, hears appeals from circuit courts & state supreme courts.
- U.S. Courts of Appeals (Circuit Courts) → 13 appellate courts that review cases from U.S. District Courts.
- U.S. District Courts → 94 trial courts where federal cases begin (civil & criminal).
- U.S. Bankruptcy Courts → Handle bankruptcy cases (attached to district courts).
State Court System (Right Side)
- State Supreme Court → Highest court in the state.
- State Courts of Appeal → Review cases from lower state courts.
- State Trial Courts → Called Superior Courts, District Courts, or Circuit Courts, depending on the state.
- Local/Municipal Courts → Handle small claims, traffic, and minor criminal offenses.
Key Takeaways
There is no such thing as district law. It's federal law or state law etc. Federal law applies federally, to the whole nation. Federal law does not change by where you are standing with your feet on the ground.... Or by where the federal courthouse is positioned on a map.
It's just dumber than dumb to take the position that Federal Law is different in every district.....sheesh!
NewsVine_Mariyam
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You don't need a law degree to understand how our court system is structured. This is something that I cover in my training sessions.
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