“The congress of the United States possesses no power to regulate, or interfere with the domestic concerns, or police of any state: it belongs not to them to establish any rules respecting the rights of property; nor will the constitution permit any prohibition of arms to the people.”
Quote by St. George Tucker
Work
Blackstone's Commentaries: With Notes of Reference to the Constitution and Laws, of the Federal Government of the United States, and of the Commonwealth of Virginia: With an Appendix to Each Volume, Containing Short Tracts Upon Such Subjects as Appeared Necessary to Form a Connecte
This book is a foundational legal text that offers extensive commentary on the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia. It includes appendices with additional short tracts on relevant legal subjects, serving as a comprehensive reference for legal scholars and practitioners. more
Author
St. George Tucker
St. George Tucker was a prominent American lawyer and legal scholar, born on July 10, 1752, and died on November 10, 1827. He played a significant role in the development of American law and was a key figure in the early American legal system. Tucker's contributions to the field of law were extensive, and his work continues to be influential today. more