The Morning Rant: Minimalist Edition

It is a very interesting Constitutional question; what are the limits of federal control over state behavior. And as much as I want the sanctuary states (and cities) to be crushed by the federal leviathan, if the boot were on the other foot, for instance a state's refusal to abide by the NFA, I would be cheering the states on!

Lawsuits Targeting Sanctuary Policies Test Balance of Federal, State Power

President Donald Trump's administration has sued multiple states and localities for allegedly violating the Constitution by hindering federal immigration enforcement.

These areas, known as sanctuary jurisdictions, have policies or practices that prohibit cooperation with federal authorities in enforcing immigration laws. Trump has ordered the federal government to prepare for defunding these places, but hit a block after multiple jurisdictions filed lawsuits.

According to the Trump administration, the policies violate federal law and the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, which essentially says that states and localities must abide by federal law. States counter that the federal government can't commandeer or force them to use their resources.

Because that is the club with which the federal government can beat California and the other blue states (currently in insurrection!).

I look forward to watching California increase its tax rates by 50% to replace lost federal dollars. Then Governor Hair Gel can look presidential by standing up to the ORANGE MAN BAD! And he can run in 2028 on that platform. "I destroyed California's economy to protect rapist wetbacks!"

[Crossposted at CutJibNewsletter and X/Twitter]. If you folks who are on X/Twitter would follow us it would be much appreciated!

posted by CBD at 11:00 AM

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