1. Ex parte Curtis, SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, December 18, 1882, Decided
OVERVIEW: Petitioner's conviction was upheld because Congress had authority under Article 1, § 8 of the Constitution to make all necessary and proper laws and provide punishment for their violation, as long as it was not cruel or unusual.
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