Difference between revisions of "Tenth Circuit"

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(The composition of the Tenth Circuit is almost equally split between socially liberal and conservative judges.)
(The composition of the Tenth Circuit usually has a slight majority of liberal judges compared with conservative judges. As of September 2024, there is a 7-5 Dem-appointed majority among active judges.)
 
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Until 1929, these areas were part of the [[Eighth Circuit]].
 
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The composition of the Tenth Circuit usually has a slight majority of [[liberal]] judges compared with [[conservative]] judges. As of September 2024, there is a 7-5 [[Dem]]-appointed majority among active judges.
 
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Latest revision as of 01:12, September 14, 2024

The Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is a federal appellate court that covers these jurisdictions:

  • Colorado
  • Kansas
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma
  • Utah
  • Wyoming

Until 1929, these areas were part of the Eighth Circuit.

The composition of the Tenth Circuit usually has a slight majority of liberal judges compared with conservative judges. As of September 2024, there is a 7-5 Dem-appointed majority among active judges.