H.Res. 468 · 108th Congress
Expressing disapproval of the consideration by Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States of foreign laws and public opinion in their decisions, urging the end of this practice immediately to avoid setting a dangerous precedent, and urging all Justices to base their opinions solely on the merits under the Constitution of the United States.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sam Graves
- Introduced
- 2003-11-21
- Latest action
- 2003-12-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Summary
Expresses disapproval of the Supreme Court's consideration of foreign laws and opinions in its decisions. Advises the Justices not to incorporate foreign laws or opinions in future decisions and not to incorporate public opinion when performing their duty to uphold the Constitution. Urges all Justices to base their opinions solely on the merits under the Constitution.