Violations of Federal statutes and civil case (lawsuits) which fall within the spectrum of federal jurisdiction. They pretty much have the same kind of duties as a state district judge, but at the federal level.What kinds of cases do Federal Judges handle?
There are many types of federal judges. all handle cases where either the parties are from separate states and the amount is more than 75000 or any case arising from the constitution or federal statues. Also any case against any component of the federal government.
Typical cases
Freedom of Information Act litigation
Federal criminal charges
illegal aliens and immigration
Cases against constitutionality of local, state federal laws
Civil lawsuits between big corporations
Patent and tradmark suits.
Special courts for:
IRS tax courts
Social Security disputes
claims for damages against the US (say a post officer worker crashes into you)
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