Printz V. United States: a Key Ruling in the Balance of Federal and State Powers
Words: 412 1318Back in 1997, the Supreme Court found itself at the center of a heated debate that would underline one of the fundamental aspects of American governance: the balance of power between the states and the federal government. The case in question, Printz v. United States, revolved around the provisions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. This law required local law enforcement officers to conduct background checks on prospective handgun buyers, pending the establishment of a federal system. The controversy […]