Whether a jurisdictional element satisfied by a de minimis connection to interstate commerce is sufficient to bring a purely local, non-economic criminal offense within Congress' powers under the Commerce Clause

QUESTION PRESENTED Whether a jurisdictional element satisfied by a de minimis connection to interstate commerce, such as 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)’s requirement that a prohibited person possess a firearm “in or affecting commerce,” is sufficient to bring a purely local, non-economic criminal offense within Congress’ powers under the Commerce Clause. i INTERESTED PARTIES Pursuant to Sup. Ct. R. 14.1(b)(i), Mr. Gata submits that there are no