D.C. Circuit
Hears appeals from federal courts in District of Columbia. Its rulings bind every federal court there unless the Supreme Court steps in.
Where it sits
- Supreme CourtCan take any case below on a federal question. It hears very few.
- D.C. Circuit (this court)Federal appeals court
- Courts whose rulings it reviewsDistrict of Columbia
What it has decided
Latest decisions
Opinions filed most recently, newest first.
- In re: Sealed CaseNov 23, 2022
- United States v. Ronald McAbeeNov 22, 2022
- In re: Center for Biological DiversityNov 22, 2022
- Ohio Nuclear-Free Network v. NRCNov 15, 2022
- United States v. Aurelio Cano-FloresNov 15, 2022
- Ohio Nuclear-Free Network v. NRCNov 15, 2022
- Joseph Evans v. Amy ZubrenskyNov 10, 2022
- Reginald McFadden v. Antony BlinkenNov 8, 2022
Opinions per year
2016 to 2026. This year so far is the dark bar.
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Most relied on
Its decisions from the last ten years that later opinions cite most.
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doecited 321×
- Winston & Strawn, LLP v. James P. McLean, Jr.cited 288×
- Hurd v. District of Columbiacited 284×
- James Owens v. Republic of Sudancited 222×
- Chantal Attias v. CareFirst, Inc.cited 216×
- Perry Capital LLC v. Mnuchincited 191×
Seal credit · 1 source
This court’s mark identifies it; 52 is not affiliated with or endorsed by it.
- United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit: Seal of the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.png, Aleutian island, Public domain
