federal case

noun

a matter that falls within the jurisdiction of a federal court or a federal law-enforcement agency.

Idioms about federal case

make a federal case (out) of, Informal. to exaggerate the importance of or make an issue out of (something trivial).

First recorded in 1950–55

Stephanie is the third accuser to speak out in court against Kelly as part of the federal case.
R. Kelly Went on Wild Rant About Stigma Over Sex With Teens, Witness Says | Pilar Melendez | August 26, 2021 | The Daily Beast
Ben Shnider, a spokesman for Descano, said the request was not expected to delay the pending federal case.
Virginia prosecutors ask Justice Department to reconsider decision to not prosecute Park Police killing of Bijan Ghaisar | Tom Jackman | May 19, 2021 | Washington Post
Although the government typically brings complex federal cases after lengthy investigations, she said, this time arrests were made quickly.
Hundreds of people stormed the Capitol. Most won’t face hefty prison terms, legal experts say. | Tom Jackman, Spencer Hsu | May 13, 2021 | Washington Post
The number of federal cases against individuals involved in the Capitol Hill siege stands at 280, according to George Washington University’s ongoing analysis.
Who Planted Pipe Bombs in D.C.? Feds Hope New Video Leads To Tips | W.J. Hennigan | March 10, 2021 | Time
Weiser said that the states will move to consolidate the suit with the federal case.
Google is hit with another antitrust lawsuit, adding to its legal woes | Verne Kopytoff | December 17, 2020 | Fortune

She refused to engage on personal questions with a press corps that made a federal case of her headband.
Michelle Obama’s Charm Offensive | Margaret Carlson | February 5, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
To say that the federal case filed in Boston is complex is an understatement.
Whitey Bulger's Victim Speaks Out Against FBI | Rikki Klieman | November 18, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
His retention may indicate any federal case could revolve around more than the perjury and obstruction charges.
Could Blankfein Face Prison? | Nomi Prins | August 23, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Although the police investigation was officially closed, Chief Reiter tried to stay abreast of the federal case against Epstein.
Billionaire Pedophile Goes Free | Conchita Sarnoff | July 20, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
You will have to get a certain number of names, as the petition has to go to Washington, because it was a federal case.
The Long Dim Trail | Forrestine C. Hooker
The railroad company never could have won, and that's why they made it a federal case.
The Long Dim Trail | Forrestine C. Hooker

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