Why are the bills of attaibder and ex post facto laws forbidden?

Answer 1

This is to stop congress form passing a law against something that has already happened. In order to be convicted of violating a law, the law must be in effect at the time of the act. You can not be convicted of violating a law if the law is passed after the fact.

Answer 2

These are both outlawed under the Constitution. The Framers thought it was unjust to be charged with a crime that was no illegal until after the deed was done (as per ex post facto). Bills of attainder were frowned down upon especially because in colonial America, many colonists were accused of crimes, refused a jury, and send to prison.t

Answer 3

a bill of is a legislative that inflicts punishment without a court trial (a law passed after the fact ) has three features.

Answer 4

The Constitution forbids Congress from passing ex post facto laws because the laws make an act a crime after the act has been committed.