Federal Courts · 5th Edition
Principles of Federal Jurisdiction - 5th Edition - James E. Pfander
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Principles of Federal Jurisdiction 5th Edition James E. Pfander
ISBN: 9798895451700
Written for students in advanced courses, this newly revised and historically grounded book provides an accessible examination of the fundamental principles of federal jurisdiction. It explores major developments in federal courts, from the Supreme Court's landmark 1803 decision in Marbury v. Madison, which established the power of judicial review, to the 2025 CASA decision striking down universal injunctions, along with the significant cases and legal developments in between.
The book places particular emphasis on government accountability, examining the changing scope of sovereign immunity, the development and apparent decline of individuals' ability to sue federal officers under the Bivens doctrine, and the legal challenges surrounding officer suits under Ex parte Young. It also provides an extensive discussion of the various aspects of standing doctrine and the often-misunderstood authority of federal courts to resolve cases without active disputes between the parties.
Additional topics include foundational decisions involving habeas corpus, abstention, and qualified immunity, as well as the emerging principles governing the Supreme Court's interim and shadow docket. Beyond explaining the governing doctrines and leading decisions, the book encourages students to appreciate the range of legal arguments and advocacy strategies available to attorneys and judges working within the federal court system.
Principles of Federal Jurisdiction 2026 5th Edition James E. Pfander
ISBN: 9798895451700, 979-8895451700, 979-8-8954-5170-0, 979-8-89545-170-0
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- ISBN
- 9798895451700
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Publisher
- West Academic
- Publication Date
- November 2026
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