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The Supreme Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction over cases and controversies between two or more states. |
The Supreme Court has original and discretionary jurisdiction over cases and controversies that involve ambassadors, public ministers, or consuls; are between the United States and a state; or involve a state against aliens or citizens of another state. Cases may be filed in lower federal Court or Supreme Court. |
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When the government treats two similarily situated groups differently based on classification - equal protection is being tested.
ex: ligitimate and illigitimate children
The law must be substantially related to a legitimate state interest. |
Equal protection questions -equal protection language- states rational bases for treating illigitimate children different from ligitimate children. |
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In order for a plaintiff to possess standing in a civil action a party must possess a significant stake in the proceeding or outcome. 1. Injury-imminent threat of injury or injury in fact 2. Causation-party caused the injury 3. Redressability-relief available |
An association my sue on a members behalf if the member has standing and the association desires to protect interests that relate to its objectives |
