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Researching Your Appeal

These outlines are offered as helpful resources to get you started. They are not official and should not be cited or used in your case.

  • These research tools are only a starting point. You are encouraged to conduct independent research and verify that cited decisions are still good law.

Research Resources

Overview of Appellate Jurisdiction

A starting point for research that brings together the key laws, rules, and court decisions that affect appellate jurisdiction in the Ninth Circuit.

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Immigration Law

The Immigration Outline is a tool to assist attorneys in analyzing immigration petitions for review.

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Civil Rights Law

Section 1983 is a federal law that allows people to sue in court if someone acting on behalf of a state or local government violates their civil rights under the U.S. Constitution or federal law.

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Standards of Review

The Standards of Review Outline explains how this court reviews decisions made by lower courts, juries, or agencies.

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Last updated February 5, 2026