Government,
Constitutional Law
Nov. 27, 2024
Circle the wagons, blue states
Federalism allows states and the federal government to balance power and protect individual liberty, encouraging citizens to seek protection from one government when oppressed by the other.
This month's presidential election results have left blue states uncertain about the path forward, with many questioning what, if anything, can be done. Yet we see an opportunity to reinvigorate our state constitutions. For those asking "What's next?": circle the wagons, marshal some legal arguments, and go on offense. Here's your roadmap for action.
The obvious first barrier to wielding state law is the federal constitution's Supremacy Clause. As Justice Ba...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In