federal case
Americannoun
idioms
Etymology
Origin of federal case
First recorded in 1950–55
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A federal case remains before the courts challenging the government's earlier decision to delay access to Maid for people with mental illness.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Rivera separately faces a federal case in Washington involving allegations that he received more than $5.5 million to lobby on behalf of a Venezuelan businessman targeted by US sanctions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The abandoned federal case alleged that the delivery driver fled ICE at speeds up to 80 mph and ignored “multiple” stop signs, which is a public danger if true.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Orange County district attorney’s office had originally charged Jennings in connection to the shooting but dismissed the case to allow for the federal case to proceed, according to the Justice Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
We cheered and Vonetta said, “Let’s not make a federal case out of it.”
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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