Prior to 1988, if a lower court declared an Act of Congress unconstitutional, the losing side might file which of the following with the Supreme Court:

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Prior to 1988, the losing side could file a writ of appeal with the Supreme Court if a lower court declared an Act of Congress unconstitutional. This allowed for a direct review of the lower court's decision by the Supreme Court. However, in 1988, Congress passed a law that eliminated the writ of appeal and replaced it with a system of certification.

Prior to 1988, If a Lower Court Declared an Act