You’ve Got Mail: USPS and the Fundamental Right to Postal Service

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Date

2021-12-15

Authors

Fisher, Natalie M.

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University of Oregon School of Law

Abstract

This Comment proceeds in five parts to outline the necessity and practicality of recognizing the fundamental right to postal service. Part I details the importance of equal access to prompt, reliable, and efficient postal services. Part II examines the Supreme Court’s current doctrinal process for recognizing a fundamental right. Part III applies the recognition process to the right to postal service. Part IV examines the scope and original purpose of the right to postal service, offering a substantive standard for the right.

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38 pages

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United States Postal Service, Supreme Court, Federal budget

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