Terrazas v. Ramirez

I concur with the judgment of a majority of the court, but for reasons that differ from those expressed in the plurality opinion. Although I agree with sections I, III (except the conclusion that Relators have not demonstrated a right to the writ of mandamus against the Attorney General), and the first paragraph of section IV.A of the plurality opinion, I would hold that the Attorney General exceeded his authority and I would not reach the issues discussed in sections II and IV.B. For those reasons, I write separately.

This case concerns a fundamental principle of American constitutional…