Limiting Court Jurisdiction Over Federal Constitutional Issues: “Court-Stripping”
Description:
This report discusses various proposals that have been made to limit the jurisdiction of federal courts to hear cases regarding particular areas of constitutional law such as busing, abortion, prayer in school, and most recently, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Proposals of this type are often referred to as “court-stripping” legislation.
Date:
December 11, 2003
Creator:
Thomas, Kenneth R.
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