Case Summary 2.3: U.S. v. Alderman (p. 61)Facts:In 2002, Congress passed the Body Armor Act that made it illegal for anyone who hasbeen convicted of a violent felony to possess body armor. Alderman was convicted of violating the statute and challenged the law’s constitutionality during appeal. Alderman contended that Congress had exceeded its authority because the law was not sufficiently related to interstate commerce.
1. Is the ordinance constitutionally sound?
2. If Alderman purchased the body armor in the same state as it was manufactured, how does that affect “interstate” commerce.