federal case

American  

noun

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

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idioms

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

Etymology

Origin of federal case

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

However, technology industry groups that count Google, Meta and Snap among their members are continuing with a federal case against the law.

From Barron's

Garcetti crossed paths with him often, including during the push to overturn Proposition 8 — and at the Los Angeles City Hall wedding of Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo, two of the plaintiffs in the federal case that struck it down.

From Los Angeles Times

Landa-Rodriguez, 60, was acquitted in one federal case.

From Los Angeles Times

This is similar to another federal case against Uber a few years ago that helped set up the precedent for the current case.

From Salon

His sentencing in the federal case is scheduled for 17 November.

From BBC