the fact that

Phrase

Used to present an antecedent to a claim. / Used to refer to a situation under discussion.

Japanese Meaning

主張の根拠や前提となる事実を提示するために用いられる表現 / 議論中の状況や事実を指し示すために使用される表現

The fact that the evidence was tampered with undermines the prosecutor's case.

証拠が改ざんされていたという事実は検察側の主張を弱める。

Sense（1）

Used to present an antecedent to a claim.

The fact that you struggle to do your homework proves that you need to go to tutoring.

Sense（2）

Used to refer to a situation under discussion.

The real problem is the fact that the industry mistreats its workers.