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The Constitutional Limits To Court-Stripping, Michael J. Gerhardt Jul 2005

The Constitutional Limits To Court-Stripping, Michael J. Gerhardt

Faculty Publications

This Article is part of a colloquy between Professor Michael J. Gerhardt and Professor Martin Redish about the constitutionality of court-stripping measures. Court-stripping measures are laws restricting federal court jurisdiction over particular subject matters. In particular, the authors discuss the constitutionality of the Marriage Protection Act of 2004. Professor Gerhardt argues that the Act is unconstitutional and threatens to destroy the principles of separation of powers, federalism and due process. It prevents Supreme Court review of Congressional action and hinders the uniformity and finality of constitutional law. Furthermore, the Act violates the equal protection component of the Fifth Amendment Due …


The Role Of Article Iii Courts In The War On Terrorism, Tung Yin Apr 2005

The Role Of Article Iii Courts In The War On Terrorism, Tung Yin

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

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Rasul V. Bush: Unanswered Questions, Randolph N. Jonakait Apr 2005

Rasul V. Bush: Unanswered Questions, Randolph N. Jonakait

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

No abstract provided.


"Of" As A Loaded Word: Congress Tests The Boundaries Of Its Commerce Power With An Amendment To The Federal Murder-For-Hire Statute, Michael P. Murphy Apr 2005

"Of" As A Loaded Word: Congress Tests The Boundaries Of Its Commerce Power With An Amendment To The Federal Murder-For-Hire Statute, Michael P. Murphy

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

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