Seventh Circuit Act of 1807
| Long title | An Act establishing Circuit Courts, and abridging the jurisdiction of the district courts in the districts of Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio |
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| Enacted by | the 9th United States Congress |
| Effective | May 1, 1807 |
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| Public law | Pub. L. 9–16: 2 Stat. 420 |
| Statutes at Large | 2 Stat. 420 |
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The Seventh Circuit Act of 1807 was a significant piece of legislation that expanded the federal judiciary in the United States. Enacted on February 24, 1807, this act created the Seventh Circuit and added a seventh seat to the Supreme Court.