Patchak v. Zinke (16-498)

Question

Does a statute that directs the federal courts to “promptly dismiss” a pending lawsuit but that does not amend the underlying substantive or procedural laws violate the Constitution’s separation of powers principles?

Petitioner: David Patchak

Respondent: Ryan Zinke, Sec. of Interior

Granted: 2017-05-01 00:00:00

Decided: 2018-02-27 00:00:00

Argued: 2017-11-07 10:03:00

Uploaded: 2017-11-26 10:04:00

Advocates: Scott E. Gant, Ann O'Connell Adams, Pratik A. Shah

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Tags: Court's Jurisdiction