Federal Courts

Explores the federal courts in detail, paying special attention to the scope of their constitutional and statutory powers. Building on concepts of Constitutional Law and Civil Procedure, addresses topics such as the federal courts' power to declare constitutional meaning, Congress' power to control federal jurisdiction, the relationship between federal and state courts, and the current scope of federal jurisdiction (including topics such as justiciability, federal question jurisdiction, and state sovereign immunity). Also introduces students to federal law pertaining to civil rights and habeas corpus actions, both of which are frequently litigated in federal courts.