Constitutional Amendments generally have prospective effect unless expressly provided otherwise, and…

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Constitutional Amendments generally have prospective effect unless expressly provided otherwise, and cannot validate actions that were unconstitutional when done.

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General principle: Constitutional amendments operate prospectively unless text expressly provides retrospective effect. Cannot validate actions that were unconstitutional when performed (ex post facto validation limited). However, amendments can change law for future cases and sometimes cure procedural defects. Balance between legal certainty and constitutional adaptability.

Topic Constitutional Amendments - Retrospective Effect

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Constitutional Amendments generally have prospective effect unless expressly provided otherwise, and cannot validate actions that were unconstitutional when done.