The Anti-Commandeering Doctrine: An Introduction
The anti-commandeering doctrine provides a powerful tool to undermine overreaching, unconstitutional federal power. So, what is this doctrine? What is it based upon? And how can it be used as an effective tool for liberty? How Do We Confront Federal Overreach? Most...
There is No Anti-Commandeering Doctrine when Local Governments Take on a State
The Tenth Amendment Center’s practical nullification strategy relies on James Madison’s blueprint for taking on federal power. Madison advised that “a refusal to cooperate with officers of the union” would create impediments and obstructions to...
Today in History: Kentucky Resolutions of 1798 Passed
On this date 222 years ago, the Kentucky legislature took a bold stand against federal overreach with the passage of resolutions penned by Thomas Jefferson. It’s one thing to claim the Constitution limits the federal government to its specific list of powers....