A Texas Voter ID law was denied by the Justice Department in 2009. Texas wanted to file a lawsuit against the U.S. government. With which court does Texas have to file its case?

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Texas would need to file its case with a Federal District Court, as this is the first level of the federal court system for most cases. The Texas Supreme Court only has jurisdiction over state law issues, not federal law. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals would come into play if either side appealed a decision from a Federal District Court. The Supreme Court is the highest level of the federal court system and is typically reserved for cases involving significant constitutional questions or conflicts between different circuits of appellate courts.

A Texas Voter ID Law Was Denied by the Justice