Problem: When Should Federal Courts Strike Down State Laws?
Recently, a United States District Court judge struck down a state law restricting handgun carrying to Texans over the age of 21. Should federal courts, interpretting the U.S. Constitution, be active in striking down laws enacted by state legislatures? What is the role of federal judges in interpreting the U.S. Constitution in regards to the Texas Constitution.
You may read this Texas Tribune article for reference [Warning: Adult Language]: Abbott Says Raising the Age to Buy an Assault-Style Rifle is "Unconstitutional" Based on Recent Court Rulings
The first discussion response is recommended to be around four hundred words long and your first response should state your initial views.
The second discussion response is recommended to be around two hundred words long and you should use your second response to politely and respectfully respond another student's viewpoints.
You must make one reference to the textbook, Governing Texas. You can internally cite the textbook as (GT Chap 1, p. 3) at the end of the sentence, and this is the only required citation when you reference a quote, fact, or statistic from the textbook.