The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, established in 1789, is one of the oldest federal courts in the country. Serving the counties of New York, Bronx, Westchester, and others, the court hears cases in Manhattan, White Plains, and Poughkeepsie.
Throughout its history, the court has presided over landmark cases such as the Titanic and Lusitania claims, Cold War espionage trials, and challenges to literary works like James Joyce's Ulysses. Notable figures who have served as judges include Justice Sonia Sotomayor and former FBI Director Louis J. Freeh.
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