Everything You Need to Know about Congress and Their Powers

Bill of Attainder

A law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a trial or a fair hearing in court

Become passed? No

Is it allowed to be passed by Congress? No

Laws

Lawful court

Obviously violates a few of the amendments 

Fair trials must be held 

Always a trial or hearing must be held

Trials must always be held

This is a law

Always someone will be proved guilty or innocent 

It's important that the prisoner gets fair treatment 

Never can someone not be allowed a fair trial

Does not allow Congress to give someone an unfair trial 

Everyone deserves a fair trial

Really, everyone gets a trial, no matter what