Ex Post Facto Applies To Civil Laws
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Subject distribution
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Example wrong choices
14250_barnabas-paul-daniel-veterans-affairs · CONSTITUTIONAL_LAW · Choice AThe due process clause.
Why it's attractive
The statute is a legislative act, not an executive deprivation — due process notice/hearing requirements don't constrain Congress
Why it's wrong
The statute is a legislative act, not an executive deprivation — due process notice/hearing requirements don't constrain Congress
14250_barnabas-paul-daniel-veterans-affairs · CONSTITUTIONAL_LAW · Choice BThe takings clause.
Why it's attractive
No physical or recognized property interest was taken — the statute bars employment, not property
Why it's wrong
No physical or recognized property interest was taken — the statute bars employment, not property
14250_barnabas-paul-daniel-veterans-affairs · CONSTITUTIONAL_LAW · Choice DThe ex post facto clause.
Why it's attractive
The statute imposes a civil disability, not a criminal penalty — ex post facto doesn't apply
Why it's wrong
The statute imposes a civil disability, not a criminal penalty — ex post facto doesn't apply
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