United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Court name	United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Court abbrev	N.D. Tex.
Established	1870
Chief judge	Reed O'Connor
Location	Dallas, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Amarillo, Texas; Wichita Falls, Texas; Lubbock, Texas

United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas is a federal court in the United States, one of 94 United States district courts and one of four in Texas, with Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts. The court is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with additional courthouses in Fort Worth, Texas, Amarillo, Texas, Wichita Falls, Texas, and Lubbock, Texas. The court has jurisdiction over cases involving federal laws and the United States Constitution, with a specific focus on Texas.

History

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas was established in 1870, when Texas was divided into four judicial districts. The court's jurisdiction has evolved over time, with changes in the court's boundaries and the addition of new judges. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the court played a significant role in Jim Crow cases, including Brown v. Board of Education-related litigation. Notable judges, such as Judge Thomas L. O'Neil, have served on the court, shaping its history and decisions.

Jurisdiction and organization

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has jurisdiction over a wide range of cases, including criminal cases, civil cases, and bankruptcy cases. The court is organized into several divisions, including the Dallas Division, Fort Worth Division, Amarillo Division, Wichita Falls Division, and Lubbock Division. Each division has its own courthouse and judges. The court has a United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, who is responsible for representing the United States government in cases before the court.

Current judges

The court currently has 11 judges, including Chief Judge Reed O'Connor, Judge David C. Godbey, and Judge Karen L. McNally. Other current judges include Judge Jeffrey S. Starrett, Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk, and Judge Rebecca R. Crumpler. The court also has several magistrate judges and bankruptcy judges.

Former judges

The court has had several notable former judges, including Judge Thomas L. O'Neil, Judge Robert M. McElroy, and Judge A. H. Belo. Other former judges include Judge William C. V. Ashburn, Judge John R. Brown, and Judge Gerald R. Stone. These judges have made significant contributions to the court's history and have shaped its decisions.

Notable cases

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has heard several notable cases, including United States v. Texas, a 2016 case involving DAPA and DACA. The court has also heard cases related to gun control, abortion, and immigration. Other notable cases include Hicks v. Oklahoma, a 1980 case involving Native American rights, and Matter of Marriage: Miguel and Maria, a 2015 case involving same-sex marriage.

Courthouses

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has several courthouses, including the Curtis T. McCray Federal Building in Dallas, Texas, the F. M. Kirby Federal Building in Fort Worth, Texas, the Amarillo Federal Courthouse in Amarillo, Texas, the Wichita Falls Federal Courthouse in Wichita Falls, Texas, and the Lubbock Federal Courthouse in Lubbock, Texas. These courthouses serve as the primary locations for court proceedings and are equipped with modern facilities and technology.

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