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Exploring State Checks Against Federal Overreach

Posted on August 8, 2025

Published: August 8, 2025 Updated: October 6, 2025 States have many tools to help counter federal abuses of power. Facing a torrent of controversial federal government actions, states today are pursuing or considering an array …

Posted in Featured, Research & ExplainersTagged Federalism, Multi-state, State Courts, State Legislatures, US Constitution

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