Retroactive Legislation

Question 1

what is the contracts clause? who does it appl yto?

Answer 1

Prohibits state legislation from substantially impairing the obligation of existing public/private K
EXCEPTION: Regulation of private K is reasonably and narrowly tailored to promote important and legitimate public interest. Regulation of public K receives stricter scrutiny

Question 2

what is ex post facto law? who does it apply to?

Answer 2

State/fed may not retroactively alter criminal offense or punishment that puts Δ in worse position

Question 3

what is a bill of attainder? who does it apply to?

Answer 3

State/fed may not pass a legislative act that inflicts punitive punishment without a trial on named individuals or an easily ascertainable group for past conduct