I realize I’m a lawyer and Peter is not, but each state is divided into a total of 94 district courts (some just one district). Those districts are all underneath one of 12 courts of appeal. Under the laws of the US, a district in TX cannot bind a district in CA and the 1st circuit cannot bind the 12th. Cases work up the Supreme Court through appeals and only it can decide issues at a national level. That is very basic and I am surprised a reporter does not know that.