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American Federalism

States Urged to Prepare for Broadband Digital Equity Funds

Zack Quaintance explores what steps states should take to prepare for the upcoming release of $45 billion in federal broadband funds. Read more here.

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Texas Social Media Law Blocked

Ilya Somin explores the recent U.S. Supreme Court reinstatement of an injunction barring the implementation of a Texas law that would have prevented social…

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Federal Grants for Rail Improvements Announced

The Biden administration has announced almost $400 million in federal grants for the improvement of passenger and freight rail lines around the country. Read…

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The Primacy Model and Judicial Federalism

Pierre Bergeron reviews the state constitutional jurisprudence of Ohio and contends that the "primacy model" offers the clearest path forward for a consistent application…

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State Post-Conviction Adjustments and Deportation

David G. Blitzer argues that post-conviction adjustments to sentencing by states should be given greater weight in federal deportation litigation. Read more here.

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Federal Funding Proposed for Nation’s Underserved Communities

The Biden administration has proposed sending federal funds to support 100 of the nation's most underserved communities. Read more here.

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Are Republicans Abandoning Federalism?

In an op-ed, Paul Waldman contends that the abortion and gun-rights debates "will see the American right all but abandon its alleged commitment to…

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Bostock and State Courts

Anastasia E. Lacina explores how the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, which affirmed protections for LGBTQ employees, has been handled by state…

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Executive Order on Police Practices Issued

President Biden has, on the second anniversary of George Floyd's death, signed an executive order requiring the U.S. Justice Department to develop best practices…

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Additional Guidance Offered to Localities for Obtaining Broadband Funds

A senior broadband official with the Biden administration has offered suggestions to localities about how to more readily access federal broadband funds. Read more…

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City Officials Call on Federal Government to Require Pedestrian-Friendly Vehicles

Daniel Vock reports that an organization of city transportation officials is calling on the federal government to require vehicle manufacturers to demonstrate improved safety…

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Federal Prosecution of Local Crimes in Puerto Rico

Emmanuel Arnaud examines the federal prosecution of local criminal activity in Puerto Rico. Read more here.

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Is Federalism “on a Roll”?

In an op-ed, Lee Habeeb reviews several federalism-related issues in the United States and suggests that "federalism is on a roll." Read more here.

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