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Again, I don't think that's completely accurate, but perhaps one of our resident attorneys can clarify. Appellate courts do hear evidence when they have original jurisdiction, which it sounds like they do in this case.
No, they do not have original jurisdiction. The TSA itself has original jurisdiction, through an administrative review. The appellate court cannot hear evidence or determine facts in this case, which is why the outcome is so disappointing.