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16. What is the criteria for a case to be chosen to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court under appellate jurisdiction?

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It's a unique situation in where it concerns a civil rights issue, or tests a law that may not be constitutional and infringes on the Constitution.

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It is a unique situation in where it concerns a civil rights issue, or tests a law that may not be constitutional and infringes on the Constitution.
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