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constitutional-fact doctrine

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A quick definition of constitutional-fact doctrine:

The constitutional-fact doctrine is a rule that says federal courts don't have to agree with an administrative agency's findings of fact if those facts involve whether the agency has gone beyond its constitutional limits, especially when it comes to personal rights. Instead, the courts will review the facts themselves to make sure that constitutional rights are protected. This rule isn't used as much anymore, but it hasn't been completely thrown out.

A more thorough explanation:

The constitutional-fact doctrine is a rule that federal courts are not required to follow an administrative agency's findings of fact when the facts involve whether the agency has exceeded constitutional limitations on its power, especially regarding personal rights. This means that the courts can review the facts independently to ensure that constitutional rights are protected.

For example, if an administrative agency makes a decision that affects an individual's right to free speech, a federal court can review the facts of the case to determine whether the agency's decision violates the First Amendment of the Constitution. The court can make its own findings of fact, rather than relying on the agency's findings.

Another example is if an administrative agency makes a decision that affects an individual's right to due process, a federal court can review the facts of the case to determine whether the agency's decision violates the Fifth or Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution. The court can make its own findings of fact, rather than relying on the agency's findings.

The constitutional-fact doctrine is important because it ensures that constitutional rights are protected, even if an administrative agency has made a decision that violates those rights. It allows federal courts to independently review the facts of a case to ensure that the Constitution is being upheld.

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11:10
I am sure they kick some doors but yes
11:11
@EvolBunny: im a uki
babycat
11:11
terrible admin
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:11
@babycat: I wonder why gtown felt what they said was a good idea and how secure that individual felt in their job to believe there would be no backlash.
Dkk
11:11
please, tell me more about Europa: The Last Battle @MostlyLegal
11:11
nothing you dont already know
Dkk
11:12
Lmfao, damn out of messages again. Time to go sit in the hot tub.
11:12
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: honestly fuck these schools
11:12
The way they act is so cringe and gives mad ick
babycat
11:12
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: people are saying this has been a pattern with them
babycat
11:12
imagine being a religious school and not supporting mothers. practice what you preach!
11:12
Fuck dem hoes
11:13
Child bearing people*
11:13
i cant spell fuck dont correct me
11:15
Anywayyyyy, i think today i will withdraw all my apps
11:15
This lsat is not doing it
babycat
11:15
lol live ur truth
11:15
ASU at 154 is damn good
11:15
154 scholly
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:15
It is shitty that was a pattern of behavior but I am glad someone is finally standing up for themselves. Like I can be a pretty rigid butthole guy when it comes to getting stuff but a complete lack of empathy or situational awareness shown by the school and their staff is mind blowing. When I was talking about it in the office they all thought I was lying cause it sounds so crazy.
Dkk
11:16
@babycat: ahh link me something. Idk what you are talking about with GTown and mothers and all that.
11:16
Idk if any of you watch UFC but one time interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall won a fight and said on the mic afterwards “if you feel scared to do something, that’s a pretty good sign you should just go fucking do it” and I believe that applies very much to people wondering if they should R&R. Sure you can but why not just see what happens now?
babycat
11:16
School fucked up so bad they got hellwoods to sign a petition
11:16
Ive also heard their career center is awful too, I think its why it will never be anything but 14-15
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:17
@Dkk: i think a law student was pregnant and due to give birth a few days before finals and they refused to accomodate her
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:17
accommodate*
11:17
@Mostlylegal: yeah and i was thinking fuck it just go party for three years but i got other options and need to start building, top law schools were worth that 3 year pause but i am not sure i can do that for asu and their outcomes
11:19
Also I just got diagnosed with ADHD is it stupid if I dont take the test again now that Im medicated?
Dkk
11:19
She offered to take it early? Should have given her that one. Remote I can understand saying no to but taking it early, yes.
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