September 24 in American History
The First Congress passed the Judiciary Act, establishing the Supreme Court's size, the federal district and circuit courts, and the office of Attorney General. The Constitution had described a judicial branch in outline; this law is what actually built it.
In 1789: the Judiciary Act creates the federal courts. The First Congress passed the Judiciary Act, establishing the Supreme Court's size, the federal district and circuit courts, and the office of Attorney General.
The First Congress passed the Judiciary Act, establishing the Supreme Court's size, the federal district and circuit courts, and the office of Attorney General. The Constitution had described a judicial branch in outline; this law is what actually built it.
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