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Article III standing

Definition

The constitutional requirement that a plaintiff must show three things to bring a case in federal court: (1) an actual or imminent injury, (2) caused by the defendant's conduct, and (3) that can be fixed by a court ruling. Without standing, federal courts lack power to hear the case.

Examples

  • The core dispute is whether receiving a non-self-executing subpoena creates sufficient injury for Article III standing

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