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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

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Oral Arguments

2025

You can access audio recordings of oral arguments from the website of the Ninth Circuit Court.

Introduction

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is the largest of the federal appellate courts, covering nine western states and two Pacific Island jurisdictions. Headquartered in San Francisco, the Ninth Circuit reviews decisions from federal district courts within its vast geographic region, addressing a wide range of legal issues from immigration and environmental regulation to civil rights, technology, and criminal law. Known for its diverse caseload and influential decisions, the court plays a central role in shaping federal law across the West and often hears cases with national significance.