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The Constitutional Avoidance Doctrine: The Last Resort Rule [Part 2 of 3]

The Constitutional Avoidance Doctrine: The Last Resort Rule [Part 2 of 3]

Update: 2024-11-24
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We will be explainingg the Supreme Court's Constitutional Avoidance Doctrine, specifically focusing on the "Last Resort Rule." This rule dictates that courts should resolve cases on non-constitutional grounds if possible, avoiding unnecessary constitutional precedents and allowing the political process to address contentious issues. 

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The Constitutional Avoidance Doctrine: The Last Resort Rule [Part 2 of 3]

The Constitutional Avoidance Doctrine: The Last Resort Rule [Part 2 of 3]

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