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u/MarkRLevin · 14 pointsr/Conservative

First, let me suggest that you read a copy of my first book, [Men in Black] (http://www.amazon.com/Men-Black-Supreme-Destroying-America/dp/1596980095), where I address this and other issues at great length.

You've really asked two questions here: where does the Supreme Court's power of judicial review come from and does it have the power to strike down state and federal laws. I believe judicial review outside of those areas specifically mention in the Constitution, or authorize under various judiciary acts passed by Congress, are implied, if legitimate at all. As you may know, the federal circuit courts and federal district courts are created by acts of Congress. Congress also has the power to limit the jurisdiction of these courts, although, it almost never does.

As to your second point about striking down state and federal laws, it depends on the facts. If a state passes a law that clearly usurps a federally granted power under the constitution, then a federal court will strike it down. But again, I would need to know the facts from each case.

u/ngoni · 4 pointsr/Conservative

Mark Levin's book Men in Black details this. A great read.

u/SuperGeometric · 3 pointsr/politics
  1. The result in one of the rulings was 7-2 -- among the most lopsided Supreme Court cases ever decided. So no, that author is full of shit that "political affiliation" played a role. This is simply objectively wrong.

  2. The outcome didn't change. Even if the Court had ruled for Gore, the recount that would have taken place would have resulted in a Bush victory.

  3. Yes, both sides hate the SCOTUS. You have cited a book here about how the SCOTUS is a terrible right-wing group. There was also a book published (Men in Black: How the Supreme Court is Destroying America) full of cases of supposed liberal activism. Turns out, both sides get pissy that not every outcome of every Court case helps their party. Tough shit.


    It seems to me that if the Court were owned by big business they would have ruled to allow human genes to be patented just a few weeks ago, no?