Brady+Bill

-Printz Vs. United States: Supreme Court ruled that the bill violated the separation of powers -Many believed federal government overstepped boundaries and violated 10th amendment
 * Issues with Federalism:**

-Though a funded mandate, still severely underfunded as the money went towards establishing a instant check system, not towards state workers performing background checks for the Interim Provision -Became a moot point after establishment of instant check system
 * Why States Were in a Huff:**

-Conservative: against, believe violates 10th amendment -Liberals: for, believe important for public protection -Libertarians against, infringement upon civil liberties
 * Positions:**

With new instant background check system, it's an effective. The 18 states that were deemed "Brady Free" turned out to be the states with the highest gun-related crime count.
 * What We Think:**