U.S. Congress - H.R.958 We the People Act
H.R.958 - 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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Official Summary
3/8/2011--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 ofOfficial Summary
3/8/2011--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 or otherwise interfering with the legislative functions or administrative discretion of the states.
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H.R.958 We the People Act
Finadan
December 23, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 21st Congressional district of Texas. I oppose H.R.958 - We the People Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Marriage is a civil institution, not a religious one. A wide variety of religions, and several groups of nonreligious people, perform and recognize marriages. Governmental denial of marriage to same-sex couples, at a federal or state level, because a sing... -
H.R.958 We the People Act
soulman1984
December 10, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 3rd Congressional district of Utah. I support H.R.958 - We the People Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Roberts
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