Posted by David Bernstein: Necessary and Proper? http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2006_02_12-2006_02_18.shtml#1140126208
Which Supreme Court Justice called the Necessary and Proper Clause "the last, best hope of those who defend ultra vires congressional action"? Click "show" for answer. ([1]show) Justice Scalia, in Printz v. U.S. Scalia relied on that very clause in the Raich case to justify regulation of medical marijuana. And no, I'm not on a "bash Scalia" kick, I just happened upon this quote in preparing for class, and it made my eyebrows jump. ([2]hide) References 1. file://localhost/var/www/powerblogs/volokh/posts/1140126208.html 2. file://localhost/var/www/powerblogs/volokh/posts/1140126208.html _______________________________________________ Volokh mailing list [email protected] http://highsorcery.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volokh
