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The Concept of Justiciability in Federal Courts

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Under the 'case or controversy' requirement, federal courts cannot issue advisory opinions or decide hypothetical disputes—even if the issue is legally important—unless there is an actual, ongoing injury to a specific party.

Why this is interesting

Can the Supreme Court refuse to decide a question of national importance just because the timing is wrong? In fact, it does so all the time—through the doctrine of justiciability.