apr 29, 1802 - Signs the Judiciary Act of 1802 (“An Act to amend the Judicial System of the United States," 1 Stat 156). Establishes that Supreme Court meets in Washington D.C.; defines Circuits, that the Supreme Court decision overrules Circuit Courts; duties and powers of marshals
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