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What Is the Legal Basis for a Writ of Certiorari?

Ever wondered how the Supreme Court sifts through thousands of appeals to choose which cases to hear? This video breaks down the crucial legal foundation behind the writ of certiorari, the mechanism that allows the highest court to select cases of national importance and shape federal law. In this video, you'll learn: ► The constitutional and statutory origins that empower the Supreme Court to define its appellate jurisdiction. ► How the Judiciary Act of 1925 shifted the Supreme Court's caseload from mandatory appeals to a discretionary system via certiorari. ► The practical process by which parties petition for a writ of certiorari, asking the Court to review their case. ► The 'Rule of Four' and how it ensures significant legal questions are brought to the full court's attention. ► How the Court uses certiorari to resolve conflicting interpretations of law and ensure consistency across the American legal system. #WritOfCertiorari, #SupremeCourt, #USLaw, #LegalSystemExplained, #ConstitutionalLaw