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Federal Court Jurisdiction

These are cases that involve one of the following: 1. The Constitution - if a person feels there constitutional rights have been broken

2. Federal Laws - people accused of federal crimes such as tax evasion, kidnapping, and bank robbery. They also hear civil cases that involve federal laws

3. Admiralty and maritime laws - These concern crimes or accidents that happen at the high seas.

4. Disputes in which the United States government is involved.

5. Controversies between the States

6. Controversies between citizens of different states

7. Disputes involving foreign governments

8. United States ambassadors, ministers, and consuls serving in foreign countries.