Exploring Jurisdiction Stripping: The Exceptions Clause

This chapter delves into the concept of jurisdiction stripping within the context of the Exceptions Clause in the Constitution, focusing on its implications for the Supreme Court's authority and Congress's role in limiting it. The discussion traces the speaker's long-standing interest in this topic and explores textual perspectives on the robustness of exceptions, including a hypothetical scenario involving abortion laws and Congressional limitations. Through historical context and modern perspectives, the implications of the Exceptions Clause on judicial power and the balance of branches of government are critically examined.