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Presser V. Illinois Case Study

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Case Law Brief Presser v. Illinois , 116 U.S. 252 (1886) By: Ryan Garcia ADJU 203 Concepts of Criminal Law Class Dr. Bryan Silva, Professor Administration of Justice Department Center for Advances Technologies (CAT) Modesto Junior College March 8, 2017 Issue Before the Court: Can states issue laws that restrict citizens freedom to gather in a militia-style group while bearing arms? Rule of Law: States can issue laws that restrict the right to bear arms during public demonstrations by unofficial militia groups. Application of Facts: Herman Presser led a militia group of fellow ethnically German citizens on a march to confront the private armies of Chicago business leaders. Presser led the march on horseback

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