The Pledge and Jurisdiction Stripping

For your edification, some background on Congress' ability to strip federal courts of jurisdiction over certain issues like the pledge of allegiance. Check out these still relevant discussions from the last time the House passed such a measure in 2004:

• Volokh Conspiracy on why it's probably constitutional (but not a good idea), and

• Findlaw's detailed exploration of the statutory history and case law

(Via Alas, a blog)