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  • An End to Judicial Tyranny?

    10/09/2004 3:06:08 PM PDT · by Ed Current · 55 replies · 1,424+ views
    American Opinion Publishing Incorporated ^ | October 18, 2004 | Thomas R. Eddlem
    Twice this year, the House has passed bills to curb judicial activism by limiting federal court jurisdiction.The passage of the Pledge Protection Act of 2004 (H.R. 2028) by the U.S. House of Representatives on September 21 by a vote of 247-173 has highlighted some very encouraging signs in Congress. And I do not simply mean that the Pledge of Allegiance would be protected, though that is a good thing as well.H.R. 2028 states: "No court created by Act of Congress shall have jurisdiction, and the Supreme Court shall have no appellate jurisdiction, to hear or decide" cases pertaining to the...
  • House set to vote Thursday on bill limiting court review of Defense of Marriage Act

    07/21/2004 6:17:51 AM PDT · by SUSSA · 8 replies · 1,150+ views
    BP NEWS ^ | Jul 20, 2004 | Michael Foust
    WASHINGTON (BP)--The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Thursday on a bill that would prevent federal courts, including the Supreme Court, from reviewing the federal Defense of Marriage Act -- the law that gives states the option of not recognizing same-sex "marriage." Pro-family groups are supporting the legislation -- called the Marriage Protection Act -- as a short-term solution in the battle to defend traditional marriage. But liberal activist groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union say the bill is unconstitutional and likely will challenge it in court if it becomes law. The bill, sometimes referred to...