United States v. Lopez Case Brief
Overview
A dispute arose as to whether Congress had the authority to pass the GunFree School Zones Act of 1990. 9.7.2 Facts
Lopez, a twelfth-grade student, had brought a concealed handgun to school. He …
New York v. United States Case Brief
Overview
A dispute arose as to the constitutionality of a federal statute directing states to regulate the disposal of radioactive waste.
9.11.2 Facts
After existing federal legislation proved ineffective in managing the …
War Powers
The Prize Cases
Overview
A dispute arose as to whether Lincoln had the constitutional power to order a blockade of the Confederacy prior to the official declaration of the Civil War. 10.1.2 Facts
Lincoln responded to the attack …
Printz v. United States Case Brief
Overview
A dispute arose as to the constitutionality of a gun-control law imposing certain responsibilities upon state officials. 9.12.2
Facts
Congress had passed the 1993 Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, which mandated the …
Ex Parte Milligan Case Brief
Overview
A dispute arose as to the constitutionality of trying persons in military courts. 10.3.2 Facts
Milligan had been charged with plotting to disrupt the Union war effort by seizing Union weapons, liberating Confederate …
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer Case Brief
Overview
A dispute arose as to whether the president had the authority to seize and operate civilian industries during wartime. 10.6.2 Facts
During the Korean War, a labor dispute arose …
Religion
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting [its] free exercise.
The Establishment Clause
The central purpose of the Establishment Clause is to insure governmental neutrality in matters of religion.
Early on, the establishment clause…
Constitutional Law Outline Professor Rosenberg
PART ONE: THE STRUCTURE OF GOVERNMENT
Helpful References:
- Nowzk, Rotunda
- Larry Tribe
- US Law Week
- Oyez (Internet)
Briefing Cases
How a case got to court
1. Appeal – Appellant/Appellee
2. Certiorari (97-98% are from this) – Petitioner/Respondant
3. Original Jursidiction
4. Certified Question
8,000 cases appealed to the Sup. Ct. …
TREATIES, FOREIGN AFFAIRS, AND FEDERALISM (Pg. 240)
Reid v. Covert
U.S. Supreme Court, 1957
354 U.S. 1
PROCEDURAL POSTURE: Following trials by court-martial, respondent civilians were convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Petitioner government: 1) sought review …
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