It avoided the questions of constitutionality of regulating intrastate commerce (as - is, federal law would have had constitutional difficulties with alcohol bans in - state in the states that didn't pass state prohibition laws) (politics.stackexchange.com)
Canada Nova Scotia outlines support for inquiry into abuses at Halifax orphanage, Canadian Press Owner of medical marijuana dispensaries challenges constitutionality of law, Canadian Press Final submissions expected at sentencing hearing for La Loche school shooter, Canadian Press (canadianlawyermag.com)
Rulings on constitutionality of California's Proposition 8 and Defense of Marriage Act likely to come in March 2013. (christianitytoday.com)