United States
On February 1, 1790, the U.S. Supreme Court convened for the first time in New York City, under Chief Justice John Jay. The Court met at Federal Hall, which was then serving as the nation’s capital. Its early caseload was modest—only a few cases—reflecting the new federal judicial system under the Constitution. These sessions helped establish the Court’s procedures, jurisprudence, and place within the federal government. Over time, the Supreme Court evolved into the final arbiter of constitutional questions. Its first meeting symbolized the early balance of powers among U.S. branches.
