Notes

Inferior courts were created by congress to function beneath the Supreme court.
District courts
U.S. district courts are the federal trial courts.
Secret courts?
There are two little-known about multi-judge panels that play a key role in ongoing effects to combat terrorism in the U.S. and abroad.
District Court Jurisdiction
The district courts do not hear cases within original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
Most decisions in the federal district courts are final- meaning the case starts and ends there.
Courts of Appeals
12 courts, 1 added to federal circuit
Each court has 6-28 judges and 1 supreme court justice
Normally 3 judge panes
Court of International Trade:
9 Justices
Chief Justice appointed by the president and senate.