H.R. 300 would limit the jurisdiction of the Federal courts.
Detailed Summary
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.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 1/5/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Visitor Comments
The Deseret Spectacle
This should have been entitled the "We the Christians Act." It's sole purpose is to strip away the rights of certain minorities to petition the Judiciary when state majorities infringe upon their civil liberties. In other words, if you're homosexual or non-Christian, Republicans would like to leave the door open to strip you of your rights, incarcerate or otherwise punish you for your sexual orientation, etc. This is a despicable Act aimed at redefining the Bill of Rights to exclude minorities Christians have long deemed undesirable.
cowbot
Roe V. Wade is widely regarded as unconstitutional judicial legislation.
This bill is an attempt to overturn that by denying the courts jurisdiction on this matter.
From what I can see, it has effects that appear to be unconstitutional, but it will take serious research to sort it out.
Patriot
A great bill! It will return democracy back to the people instead of the political whims of nine "out of touch" untouchables.