Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Virginia
Under what circumstances does the US Supreme Court have original jurisdiction? Shouldn't the SCOTUS have had original jurisdiction in the DOJ v Arizona immigration law case?
Asked on 8/20/10, 1:21 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
The Supreme Court does has original jurisdiction over many (but not all) lawsuits in which a state is a party. Even then, it doesn't have *exclusive* original jurisdiction. Lower federal courts can also hear such cases if Congress authorizes them to, which it did long ago.
Answered on 8/25/10, 1:36 pm
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