Constitutional Law
Jul. 3, 1999
State of Flux
By John Burton The U.S. Supreme Court term ended just before the Independence Day holiday, allowing the justices and their law clerks to enjoy barbecues and fireworks with minds free from the weight of pending decisions. Unfortunately, this year they left our minds burdened with concern about the ramifications of the instantly infamous trio of "sovereign immunity" cases.
By John Burton
The U.S. Supreme Court term ended just before the Independence Day holiday, allowing the justices and their law clerks to enjoy barbecues and fireworks with minds free from the weight of pending decisions. Unfortunately, this year they left our minds burdened with concern about the ramifications of the instant...
The U.S. Supreme Court term ended just before the Independence Day holiday, allowing the justices and their law clerks to enjoy barbecues and fireworks with minds free from the weight of pending decisions. Unfortunately, this year they left our minds burdened with concern about the ramifications of the instant...
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