The case before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday has generated criticism from Republican House lawmakers who said in an amicus brief that a ruling in favor of defendant Kelly Farley would ``abridge Congress' authority to impose punishment'' that it deems appropriate.
The case also tests a key tenant of the federal Adam Walsh Act which threatens stiff penalties to crack down on sex offenders. Prosecutors say the three-judge panel's ruling will likely set a significant precedent throughout the country.
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