Zivotofsky, by His Parents and Guardians, Zivotofsky v. Clinton

Summary

The Court held that the political question doctrine does not bar judicial review of a citizen's claim to have 'Israel' recorded as his place of birth on a passport under a statute permitting it. The Court decided that determining the constitutionality of the statute is a judicial function, and it vacated and remanded for the lower courts to consider the merits. Justice Breyer dissented, arguing prudential concerns counsel against judicial intervention in foreign affairs.