Understanding Mootness in Gun Law Contexts

This chapter explores the legal interpretations and complexities surrounding gun laws, particularly focusing on the jurisdictional requirements related to school zones and interstate commerce. It delves into the mootness doctrine, examining its implications in cases like Roe v. Wade and the challenges of legal standing. The discussion highlights the paradoxes within mootness, particularly concerning preliminary injunctions and the doctrine of capable repetition yet evading review.