Fifth Circuit will review if law barring felons from possessing guns is federal overreach

‘had previously traveled in interstate commerce.’ The Commerce Clause does not authorize Congress to ‘regulate or ban possession of any item that has ever been offered for sale or crossed state lines,’” Thomas wrote.

‘ASSAULT WEAPONS’ BANS ARE ON THEIR WAY TO THE SUPREME COURT

“Such an understanding would ‘convert congressional authority under the Commerce continue reading …