Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia
Suppose an extremely contentious piece of legislation passes both houses of Congress and is signed into law by the president. A group files a lawsuit against this legislation in federal court in an attempt to stop it. Can the legislation be enacted while there is pending litigation against it? I honestly do not know if this would fall under "General Civil Litigation" or "Litigation Law."
Asked on 3/19/10, 9:51 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary Mims
Sickels, Frei & Mims
Yes. The Court is without authroity to stop the legislative process. It could rule a law unconstitutional, but only after it has been enacted.
Answered on 3/24/10, 10:01 am
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