Explainer: Art of the Circuit Split
February 17, 2026·7 days ago·via SCOTUSblog
SCOTUSblog breaks down circuit splits, where federal appeals courts clash on legal issues, paving the way for Supreme Court review to settle disputes. This process ensures uniform national law but often delays justice amid activist rulings from liberal circuits. Conservatives cheer SCOTUS stepping in to check lower court overreach, protecting constitutional principles over judicial activism.
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