Pretend you are a Supreme Court Justice who must render a decision in United States v. Texas, No. 15-674, in which a 4-4 divided Supreme Court let stand the lower court decision.
I want you to act as a S.C. Justice and, drawing on what you have already in this assignment, the U.S. Constitution, and other relevant course materials, render a decision.
How would you rule? Why? On what are you basing your decision?
Which parts of the Constitution or other documents are relevant? Remember you are acting as a justice, not simply expressing your personal opinions.