American Judicial System

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INTRODUCTORY

The former INS Service (currently denominated USCIS, ICE, and CBP) of the United States has been required to educate immigrants, such as yourself, appropriate and beneficial information regarding the American Judicial System as a mission assigned to the Elite Branch of the INS's USCIS branch. The following documents will explicitly inform the immigrant body of the American judicial system, its significance, and its purpose within the American government. If you wish to learn more about us and how you can help US Homeland Services, go to our website, at USCIS: https://www.uscis.gov/ or our other branch websites, or contact us at 1-800-375-5283.

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Within the preceding days, there will be a trial. The individual filing the court case against the other is known as the "plaintiff," and the individual with the case filed against them is known as the "defendant." In a criminal case, the plaintiff is the law enforcement and legal body; in a civil case, the plaintiff is another individual, a group of people, or a private organization that seeks justice by the law, usually by suing the defendant, or filing a legal case against them. In a court trial, there is typically a jury, or a group of twelve law-abiding citizens with the responsibility of turning an impartial eye to the case being presented in front of them. The judge, or magistrate who observes and analyzes court cases, regulates the court case. During the case, witnesses, or people who encountered a firsthand experience significant to the case take place, may be sworn in to testify. Upon the finalization of the court hearing, a verdict, or decision regarding a legal case, is reached. If the defendant is acquitted by the judge/jury, the individual is found not guilty of said crime and is free of charges. If any party of a case deems the verdict unsatisfactory, they may appeal to a higher court to have the legal case reviewed once

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