Legal Opinion
Zivotofsky v. Kerry
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided June 8, 2015No. 13–628PublishedCited by 145 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Kennedy
A delicate subject lies in the background of this case. That subject is Jerusalem. Questions touching upon the history of the ancient city and its present legal and international status are among the most difficult and complex in international affairs. In our constitutional system these matters are committed to the Legislature and the Executive, not the Judiciary. As a result, in this opinion the Court does no more, and must do no more, than note the existence of international debate and tensions respecting Jerusalem. Those matters are for Congress and the President to discuss and consider as…
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