Zivotofsky v. Kerry: The Jerusalem Passport Case and Its Potential Implications for Congress's Foreign Affairs Powers

Elsea, Jennifer K.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Foreign policy;    Supreme Court;    Supreme Court decisions;    Passports;   

RP-ID  :  R43773
RP-ID  :  R43773_2015Sep28

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report briefly describes legislative efforts to modify U.S. policy with respect to Jerusalem, in particular multiple enactments of the passport provision. The report then summarizes the Supreme Court decision, including concurrences and dissents. Finally, the report concludes by suggesting possible implications of the decision with respect to Congress's authority to influence foreign affairs.