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Alderman v. United States
562 U.S. 1163 (2011) (denial of certiorari)
Key Principle
The Supreme Court denied certiorari from United States v. Alderman, 565 F.3d 641 (9th Cir.); Justice Thomas, joined by Justice Scalia, dissented, arguing the Court should review whether Scarborough's 'minimal nexus' rule, used to uphold the federal felon body-armor statute (18 U.S.C. §931), can be reconciled with the limits on the commerce power recognized in Lopez and Morrison.
Area of Law
General
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