I need legal advice...

I got into a big discussion with my roomates on the ongoing situation with the presidential election. I need help finding supporting information for knowledge I've had since high school. I remember learning that the US Supreme Court can choose to try or review any case within their jurisdiction, as dictated by Article III. In other words, I remember hearing that the Supreme Court can take any case, without following the chain of command, if they choose. (Though it's rarely done, I know.) They could try a simple felony case if they wanted. I know it's one of their abilities, I just can't find it. Does anyone out there have a clue what I'm talking about and where I could find it? All I could find was this, but it doesn't spell it out very clearly as to what original action is... http://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/supct/17.html __________________ Like MOD GAM the Supreme Court takes on cases on merit and public opinion __________________ The court system is going to try to stay away from this as much as possible. __________________ Then can take a case but most that are taken without the progression of the lower courts and appeals and all that other legal bull**** are taken becaseu they are of constitutional matters mainly the ones that have the potential to tunr into a huge **** storm of not reckoned with, matters like discrimination and humanity crimes no idea where to find it but i know what you are tlaking aobut ill do a bit of random searching and let ya know when and if i find anyhting __________________ try here http://www.supremecourtus.gov/ they have a case handeling guide and some thoer stuff tha may be of intrest or help to you __________________ The parties involved can make an expedited appeal. Mavi forum