In the broader political context , a bipartisan sphere of Americans worry the federal government and Congress have been overly aggressive in staking claims to disputes they believe are best left to states , especially in the criminal arena . Carol Anne Bond challenged her conviction on a federal chemical weapon charge . The jury found that she had used the nerve agent sarin during an attack against Syrian rebels in August 2013. The case touches on the conflict between federal and state powers .
Carol Anne Bond challenged her conviction on a federal chemical weapon charge . The jury found that she had used the nerve agent sarin during an attack against Syrian rebels in August 2013. The case touches on the conflict between federal and state powers .