In both civil and criminal cases, a decision of the highest state court can be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court by raising a federal issue.

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This is true. Both civil and criminal cases can be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court if a federal issue is raised. However, the Supreme Court can choose not to hear the case, and there are often strict criteria for what constitutes a federal issue.

In Both Civil and Criminal Cases, a Decision of the Highest