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Mistretta v. United States
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| Mistretta v. United States | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | January 18, 1989 |
Holding
Congress can delegate the power to sentence for those convicted of federal crimes to the United States Sentencing Commission.
Rule
Non-delegation doctrine.
The Congressional delegation of sentencing guidelines to the US Sentencing Commission is okay.
