Expressing disapproval of the consideration by Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States of foreign laws and public opinion in their decisions, urging the end of this practice immediately to avoid setting a dangerous precedent, and urging all Justices to base their opinions solely on the merits under the Constitution of the United States.

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HRES 468

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Nov 21, 2003

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

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Constitutional law Democracy Government Operations and Politics International Affairs International law Judicial power Law Oaths Public opinion Separation of powers Supreme Court Supreme Court decisions Supreme Court justices

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Expresses disapproval of the Supreme Court's consideration of foreign laws and opinions in its decisions. Advises the Justices not to incorporate foreign laws or opinions in future decisions and not to incorporate public opinion when performing their duty to uphold the Constitution. Urges all Justices to base their opinions solely on the merits under the Constitution.

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Dec 10, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Nov 21, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 21, 2003

Introduced in House

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