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To: waitwatchwander who wrote (61468)	3/24/2007 7:51:16 PM
From: lml	Respond to of 197225

I believe only matters in Federal District Courts can be appealed up though the Supreme Court and that ITC is more of a politcal process. At least, that is the impression I've been given. Incorrect. Suggest you take a look at US Constitution, Article III, which sets forth the judicial power of the Supreme Court. In particular, take a look @ Section 2, which distinguishes original jurisdiction from appellate jurisdiction. While ITC is a federal agency, it does have administrative law judges to conduct hearings before the ITC, which I think is the area where there is some confusion. ALJs are Article I judges, similar to bankruptcy court judges. They derive their power under Section 8, which in part provides Congress with the power "To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court." Bottom line, ALJ decisions are reviewable, ultimately, to the Supreme Court.