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Federal Preemption

By Kyle

Generally speaking, when there is a conflict between state and federal law, federal law will preempt, or overrule, state law. The power of federal preemption derives its power from Article 6 of the Consitution, commonly referred to as the "Supremecy Clause." »

Constitutional Law: Jurisdiction Stripping

By Kyle

Jusrisdiction stripping is the ability for Congress to remove jurisdiction of certain cases and subject matters from the courts. This power is derived from Article III Section I of the Consitution, which states "The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the... »