In the Eighth Edition of Federal Jurisdiction, luminary author Erwin Chemerinsky unpacks the black letter law and underlying policy issues of his subject with the clarity and penetrating insight for which he is renowned. An accessible and thorough exposition of the laws, issues, and policies that determine the jurisdiction of federal courts-- students know they can rely on Federal Jurisdiction, Eighth Edition to inform and enrich their understanding of the cases and materials covered in this course.

New to the Eighth Edition:

• Political question doctrine after Rucho v. Common Cause (partisan gerrymandering)
• Sovereign immunity after Franchise Tax Board v. Hyatt and Cooper v. Allen
• Developments in suing government officers, especially qualified immunity
• New limits on Bivens suits

Professors and students will benefit from:

• Thorough updating of every aspect of the book