Setting congressional boundaries; some say federal efforts to safeguard women from sex assaults cross the line

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Whether the Violence Against Women Act gives women the right to sue their attackers or crosses the structural limits on congressional power contained in federalism is discussed. This issue will be decided in United States v. Morrison, a case pending in the US Supreme Court.

Women, Crimes against

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Booster for state immunity? Court expected to strengthen shield against federal laws

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The US Supreme Court will use its 1999-2000 term to again consider whether state sovereign immunity is a fundamental principle of constitutional law, as the article makes clear. The court has granted certiorari in two cases reflecting this issue, Kimel v. Florida and United States v. Florida Board of Regents. The author also summarizes other issues the court will consider this term.

States, State rights

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Sudden impact; air bag case could strike blow to federal pre-emption

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Geier v. American Honda Motor Co, a pending US Supreme Court case over the application of federal pre-emption to products liability suits, is discussed. Plaintiffs argue that permissive federal regulations shield the automobile industry from state common-law claims.

Motor vehicle parts and accessories, All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Auto Restraining Systems, Air bag restraint systems, Airbag restraint systems

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