H.R.539 - We the People Act

To limit the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To limit the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: We the People Act as introduced.

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1/14/2009--Introduced.We the People Act - Prohibits the Supreme Court and each federal court from adjudicating any claim or relying on judicial decisions involving: (1) state or local laws, regulations, or policies concerning the free exercise or establishment of religion; (2) the right of

Official Summary

1/14/2009--Introduced.We the People Act - Prohibits the Supreme Court and each federal court from adjudicating any claim or relying on judicial decisions involving:
(1) state or local laws, regulations, or policies concerning the free exercise or establishment of religion;
(2) the right of privacy, including issues of sexual practices, orientation, or reproduction; or
(3) the right to marry without regard to sex or sexual orientation where based upon equal protection of the laws. Allows the Supreme Court and the federal courts to determine the constitutionality of federal statutes, administrative rules, or procedures in considering cases arising under the Constitution. Prohibits the Supreme Court and the federal courts from issuing any ruling that appropriates or expends money, imposes taxes, or otherwise interferes with the legislative functions or administrative discretion of the states. Authorizes any party or intervener in matters before any federal court, including the Supreme Court, to challenge the jurisdiction of the court under this Act. Provides that the violation of this Act by any justice or judge is an impeachable offense and a material breach of good behavior subject to removal. Negates as binding precedent on the state courts any federal court decision that relates to an issue removed from federal jurisdiction by this Act.

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06/01/09
Relax, it's so cute [Pharyngula]

...out this crazy bill proposed to the US Senate by that nut-job creationist Ron Paul? http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.539: It forbids federal courts from being able to decide ANYTHING on the topic of freedom of religion! [Federal Courts can

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01/05/12
Ché (What You Call Your) Pasa: Matt Taibbi Explains It All For You

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h539/show. His close association with Lew Rockwell and Murray Rothbard, along with his decades long friendship with the John Birch Society should be a deal breaker for anyone on the ...

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01/04/12
Ché (What You Call Your) Pasa: Matt Taibbi Explains It All For You

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h539/show. His close association with Lew Rockwell and Murray Rothbard, along with his decades long friendship with the John Birch Society should be a deal breaker for anyone on the ...

Source: Ché Pasa
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01/04/12
Ché (What You Call Your) Pasa: Matt Taibbi Explains It All For You

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h539/show. His close association with Lew Rockwell and Murray Rothbard, along with his decades long friendship with the John Birch Society should be a deal breaker for anyone on the ...

Source: Ché Pasa
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