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Constitutional Law

Jan. 28, 2017

Behind the decision to hire Eric Holder

On the whole, the commentary about the hire has focused on secondary issues. The real issue is that Holder was retained to help the state evade federal law. By Richard Schulman

Richard A. Schulman

Email: rschulman@hechtsolberg.com

Richard is an attorney in San Diego specializing in land use and municipal law.

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By Richard Schulman

The California Legislature's recent hiring of Eric Holder to advise it on dealing with Donald Trump's incoming presidential administration has been the subject of a great deal of commentary. On the whole, the commentary has focused on secondary issues. The real issue is that Holder was retained to help the state evade federal law.

The U.S. Constitution recognizes the independent sovereignty of the s...

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