"Supreme Court Ruling Redefines Federal Power: On April 26, 1995, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in U.S. v. Lopez, a case that would significantly alter the balance of power between the federal government and individual states. In a 5-4 ruling, the Court held that a federal law prohibiting the possession of firearms near schools was unconstitutional because it did not fall under Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce. The decision marked a major shift in the Court's interpretation of the Commerce Clause and paved the way for future challenges to federal overreach. As a result, the Lopez ruling remains a crucial case in the ongoing debate over federalism and states' rights."
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