FEDERAL COURTS
(LAWC-4012) - 2 UNITS

This advanced litigation class explores the doctrines of justiciability, abstention, and sovereign immunity, which bar the exercise of federal courts jurisdiction, thus working as obstacles to the enforcement of substantive rights, constitutional torts, and ?1983 litigation.

Students who have taken or are taking Federal Courts and Section 1983 Litigation (LAWC-4070) are ineligible to take this course.

Pass/Fail:
No

Prerequisites:
None