The third article to the US Constitution explains and defines the powers and responsibilities of the judicial branch.

It describes the Supreme Court. It clearly outlines the narrow powers of jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. They only have jurisdiction over ambassadors, public ministers, maritime, between two or more states, between a state and citizens of another state, between citizens of different states, and between states and the citizens of that state. So if your beef is with another person of your state, it's not going to the Supreme Court.

Section 2 also describes that the trial of all crimes except impeachment shall be by jury in the state where the crime was committed.

Section 3 defines Treason: "shall consist only in levying war against them [The United States], or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort." I think there are many who are claiming treason who have serious legal ground, so don't dismiss those accusations so quickly. "aid and comfort?"

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