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The broader issue is why a federal court is interfering with municipal policies.
by generalpass 7y ago
The broader issue is why a federal court is interfering with municipal policies.
- jlmorton 7y agoBecause in a constitutional form of government there are lots of things that cities are not allowed to do, and judicial relief from those unconstitutional, or otherwise illegal actions is expected and by design.
- generalpass 7y agoWhich laws in the U.S. Constitution grant such powers over municipal governments?
- jlmorton 7y agoAccording to the US Ninth Circuit, 42 U.S.C. §1983, and the 8th Amendment to the US Constitution, prohibiting the imposition of excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishment, on the basis that homeless people have no choice in the matter of their homelessness.
- generalpass 7y agoThe bases of your claims are in court decisions. Is it correct that courts are the ones who grant powers?
- jlmorton 7y agoThe powers are not granted by the courts, the Constitution is interpreted by the courts. The concept of judicial review goes back to the country's founding.
- generalpass 7y agoDid the constitution grant the courts power to be the final decider of all law, everywhere?