The United States v. Lopez case, presided over by Chief Justice William Rehnquist, dealt with the abilities of Congress to regulate and inhibit activities that may present a potential obstacle to the economic growth of an area. The initial problem emanated from a Texas high school student’s decision to bring a concealed firearm into his school. He was indicted under the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 which falls under the Commerce Clause. The defendant appealed and after judicial review the law was found to be unconstitutional because the action committed was a criminal one that had no effect upon economic development or commerce. In this example, the Legislative Branch did overstep its boundaries because interstate restrictions on certain
