Mathews Balancing Test

The foundational principles of due process stand as a bulwark against governmental overreach, even in matters involving foreign nations. When the United States considers surrendering an individual to face prosecution abroad through extradition proceedings, the tension between sovereign agreements and constitutional protections creates a complex legal landscape. The procedural safeguards that citizens expect within American […]

The question of what process is due under our constitutional framework represents one of the most fundamental yet elusive inquiries in American jurisprudence. Courts have long grappled with determining the appropriate procedural safeguards required before government may deprive individuals of life, liberty, or property. This analysis demands careful consideration of competing interests: the individual’s stake […]