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#Trump signs #ExecutiveOrder on #mail #ballots, escalating #election overhaul push

Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at tightening mail-in voting rules nationwide, including by ​directing his admin to create a list of confirmed #US #citizens eligible to #vote in each state, & […]

How Trump’s expansion of federal power threatens states’ authority As the United States of America marks its 250th anniversary this year, the relationship between the states and the federal government is approaching a breaking point. Led by a bellicose president, the executive branch has moved to dominate states, resulting in more than a year of escalating confrontations between the two levels of government. President […]

How Trump’s expansion of federal power threatens states’ authority - Stateline

#state government #business of government #trend – federal fallout #federalism

MacDonald v. NJ State Medical Board

New #Federalism case from the Third Circuit
May New Jersey prohibit telemedicine by out-of-state doctors not licensed in the State? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

#states determine #elections laws per the U.S. #constitution Its called #federalism @democrats.org @nationaldmo.org @goprepublicans.bsky.social youtu.be/JoNKV0ggrG0?...

" #MAGA Complaining About State #ElectionRules ...Try Reading the #Constitution First"

Every state gets to set its own rules. It's not "Cheating." It's #federalism. Read my latest #Substack column, subscribe for free. Link in comments.

@democrats.org @goprepublicans.bsky.social @nationaldmo.org

Bill 21 at the Supreme Court: Quebec Nationalism, Laïcité, and the Limits of Liberal Canada The Bill 21 hearings are about whether Canada can continue to function as a multinational federation in which different societies interpret liberal principles in different ways.

The Bill 21 case may show the real limit of the 1982 Constitution.

The courts can decide the law — but they may not be able to hold together a country that no longer agrees on what liberal democracy means.

southof45.substack.com/p/bill-21-at...

#Canada #Quebec #Bill21 #Charter #Federalism

County of Rockland v. Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority

New #Federalism case from the Second Circuit
Is New York City's congestion pricing program a toll or a tax? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

Even if one is justifiably angry and disappointed with the #Roberts #SCOTUS, one must recognize that the courts have been the 1 of 2 things that have kept us from a fast slide into unchecked #tyranny. The other thing is the structure of the country known as #Federalism a.k.a. #StatesRights.

On the idea of ​​European #federalism.
The EU cannot be transformed into a federation. Some #EU countries will simply always oppose such decisions. This is the reality. Therefore, the #Federation must emerge gradually as a parallel structure consisting of a smaller number of countries.

#Federalism

Are Community Development Block Grants justifiable? Why are federal tax dollars being sent back to local government to distribute to charitable organizations?

Are Community Development Block Grants justifiable?

www.conservatibbs.com/p/are-commun...

We cannot afford this program any longer.

#CorporateWelfare #CutSpending #Federalism #DOGE

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Voter fraud almost never happens in the #US. Still, in order to “prevent” it, #Trump is pushing #Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, an #ElectionLaw that would, among many provisions, require people to show photo identification to #vote [proof of citizenship].

It’s a solution in search of […]

The advent of clustered regional states in Ethiopia: a novel experiment or a prelude to chaos? This study examines the feasibility and sustainability of newly established regional states within Ethiopia's federal system. Since 2018, Ethiopia has created four new regional states through a pro...

🚨𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲! 🚨
🇪🇹 The advent of 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 in Ethiopia: a novel experiment or a prelude to chaos?
Read the new article by Awol Ali Mohammed here 👉 doi.org/10.1080/1359...
#Ethiopia #federalism #state #regionalism

Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records Democratic-led states alarmed by the prospect of federal immigration officers patrolling the polls during this year’s midterm elections are taking steps to counter what they see as a potential tactic ...

States are moving to block federal agents from polling sites amid fears of voter intimidation and election interference, signaling a growing federal–state conflict over election control. #Trump #Elections #Democracy #VotingRights #Federalism #APNews

WAxit and Wexit: Why Resource Regions Keep Talking About Leaving Federations The tensions built into resource-based federal systems never fully disappear. The question of whether the bargain is still fair always resurfaces.

WAxit and Wexit: Western Australia and Alberta show why resource-rich regions keep questioning the federal bargain. Different politics, same structural tension.

southof45.substack.com/p/waxit-and-...

#Canada #Australia #CDNPol #AusPol #Federalism #PoliticalEconomy

Victoria's GST windfall widens interstate divide despite smaller population Victoria receives $1.7 billion more GST than NSW in 2026-27 despite having a smaller population, raising questions about fairness in federal tax distribution.

Victoria's GST windfall widens interstate divide despite smaller population

#GST #AusState #Federalism #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-13-victo...

📌𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘁! 📌
🇳🇵How can 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 entrench central dominance?
Read the article by Durukan Imrie-Kuzu & Kalyan Mathema here 👉 doi.org/10.1080/1359...
#Nepal #federalism #politics

#phep #publichealth #policy #politics #federalism

#phep #publichealth #federalism #surveillance

Federal-State Conflicts in U.S. Federalism: Immigration Enforcement and Historical Precedents The article examines ongoing tensions between the federal government and U.S. states, particularly amid the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies. Democratic-led states are refusing to cooperate with federal immigration arrests, while the federal government has withheld evidence in investigations into the deaths of two protesters, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, killed by federal officers during immigration enforcement protests in Minneapolis. The author, a constitutional law scholar specializing in federalism, explains that the U.S. Constitution establishes a system of divided powers as a check and balance. Federal law is supreme under the Supremacy Clause, especially in areas like immigration, which falls under federal authority, preventing states from nullifying it. However, the 10th Amendment reserves undelegated powers to the states, creating horizontal federalism where states can decline to enforce federal programs, as seen in marijuana legalization despite federal prohibition. The Supreme Court has ruled that the federal government cannot compel states to enact or enforce federal regulations. Both levels of government are constrained by constitutional limits, such as fundamental rights protections. The piece highlights examples of cooperation (disaster relief, law enforcement) and conflict (slavery, segregation, abortion, climate change), noting that outcomes depend on whether issues are national or local in nature and whether fundamental rights are involved. Federal funding can influence state behavior, but coercive mandates may be struck down, as with parts of the Affordable Care Act. Ultimately, this ambiguity in authority serves as a safeguard against concentrated power, preserving liberty as the framers intended.

Federal-State Conflicts in U.S. Federalism: Immigration Enforcement and Historical Precedents

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Top Democrats, voting rights experts slam Trump's draft illegal order to seize control of voting "This is unconstitutional and insane," said Norm Eisen, the executive chair of State Democracy Defenders Fund and a former Obama administration official.

Lawmakers, election‑law experts, and voting‑system authorities warn that a draft emergency executive order would violate the Constitution and trigger immediate legal challenges #Trump #ElectionAdministration #Federalism #VotingRights #DemocracyDocket

The Trump Administration Has No Legal Authority To Invoke National Security and Take Over Elections As long recognized by courts, the U.S. Constitution gives primary authority to states to set the rules for elections, with no role for presidents.

Legal analysis warns that invoking a national emergency to federalize U.S. election administration would conflict with constitutional authority assigning election governance to states and Congress. #Trump #ElectionSecurity #Federalism #ElectionAdministration #CenterForAmericanProgress

Draft executive order creates a White House Office of Federal Election Security to coordinate voter verification, ballot procedures, and national election administration across federal agencies and state systems. #Trump #ElectionSecurity #Federalism #ElectionAdministration #DemocracyDocket

Draft executive order proposes federal restrictions on absentee and mail‑in voting for federal elections, narrowing eligibility and standardizing ballot‑issuance procedures nationwide #Trump #ElectionSecurity #Federalism #ElectionAdministration #DemocracyDocket

Draft executive order mandates nationwide hand‑marked paper ballots and precinct‑level hand counting for federal elections, replacing electronic tabulation and possibly extending vote‑count and certification timelines. #Trump #ElectionSecurity #Federalism #ElectionAdministration #DemocracyDocket

Draft executive order proposes nationwide voter re-registration prior to the 2026 federal election, requiring voters to re-register under new federally defined eligibility verification procedures #Trump #ElectionSecurity #Federalism #DemocracyDocket

Draft executive order proposes national voter identification and citizenship verification requirements tied to federal and state databases to enforce voter eligibility standards for federal elections #Trump #ElectionSecurity #Federalism #DemocracyDocket

Draft executive order proposes nationwide voter re-registration before the 2026 federal election, requiring states to invalidate existing voter rolls and rebuild registration databases under federally directed eligibility standards #Trump #ElectionSecurity #Federalism #DemocracyDocket

Draft executive order suggests replacing electronic voting machines with nationwide hand-marked paper ballots and precinct-level hand counting for federal elections starting in 2026, moving to a standardized federal election model. #Trump #ElectionSecurity #Federalism #DemocracyDocket

Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II

New #Federalism case from the U.S. Supreme Court
Does a statute that preempts state laws "related to a price, route, or service of any motor carrier" preempt a state common-law tort claims for personal injuries? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...