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le of lenity, requiring strict construction of penal statutes, as well as the requirement of fair notice guaranteed by the due process clause. 6 As Thomas Jefferson put it in 1823: "Laws are made for men of ordinary understanding, and should therefore be construed by the ordinary rules of common sense. Their me

uaranteed by the due process clause. 6 As Thomas Jefferson put it in 1823: "Laws are made for men of ordina

"constitutionally mandated division of authority was adopted by the Fjamers to ensure protection of our fundamental Id. at 552, quoting Gregory'. Ashcroft, 501 U.S. 452, 458 (1991). The majority concluded that the statute before the Court "upsets the federal balance to a degree that renders it an unc

h ed. 2015). The rule that federal courts do not issue advisory opinions can be traced back to the Founding era. In 1793, after Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson sent the Supreme Court questions about the rights and obligations of the United States to remain neutral toward the warring nations of Europe, the

ng era. In 1793, after Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson sent the Supreme Court questions about the right

guage of the statute, and we are required to enforce that plain meaning even if the proper interpretation raises policy concerns. See ?" Eldred v. Ashcroft, 537 U.S. 186, 222, 123 S.Ct. 769, 154 L.Ed.2d 683 (2003). "The wisdom of Congress' action ... is not within our province to second guess." ? a Id.

le of lenity, requiring strict construction of penal statutes, as well as the requirement of fair notice guaranteed by the due process clause. 6 As Thomas Jefferson put it in 1823: "Laws are made for men of ordinary understanding, and should therefore be construed by the ordinary rules of common sense. Their me

uaranteed by the due process clause. 6 As Thomas Jefferson put it in 1823: "Laws are made for men of ordina

thy balance of power between the States and the Fede I Government will reduce the risk of tyranny and abuse from either front.") (quoting Gregory'. Ashcroft, 501 U.S. 452, 458 (1997)). Thus, Congress's power to legislate in this area is constrained by the Commerce Clause. As Lopez demonstrates, the 08-8

iscretion."); Brown I, 576 F.3d at 152; Thorn v. Jefferson-Pilot Life Ins. Co., 445 F.3d 311, 317 (4th Cir.

e plaintiff pleads factual content that allows the court to draw the reasonable inference that the defendant is liable for the misconduct alleged." Ashcroft v. lqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 678, 129 S. Ct. 1937, 173 L. Ed. 2d 868 (2009). Finally, the Court considers "only the allegations in the complaint, exhibi