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The Supreme Court’s Original Jurisdiction: A Rare Power

Meta Description: A definitive guide to the U.S. Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction, detailing the constitutional basis, case types, and the unique role of a Special Master in these rare, high-stakes proceedings. When most people think of the U.S. Supreme Court, they picture an appellate court—the final stop for a case that has traveled up through […]

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The Supreme Court’s Original Jurisdiction: A Rare Power

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