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Federalism Library

The Federalism Library is an online multimedia collection of articles, books, and podcasts exploring contemporary and classic questions related to federalism. It includes material created by the Center for the Study of Federalism, as well as carefully curated information from prominent writers on federalism.

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April 11, 2024

Citizenship and Federalism

Betsy L. Fisher writes that U.S. citizenship "requires the concurrence of both state and federal governments" because state law affects whether individuals can document the…

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April 11, 2024

Texas and “Military Federalism”

Emily Berman and Chris Mirasola examine the increasing tensions between the federal government and Texas relating to the use of military force on the southern border.…

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April 10, 2024

Devolving the Justice System of Wales

The Welsh government has prepared a report on the progress of efforts to devolve aspects of the region's justice system. Read more here.

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April 10, 2024

Federalism and Apartheid

In an op-ed, Nicholas Woode-Smith writes that the African National Congress has long asserted that federalism contributed to apartheid in South Africa. Woode-Smith contends that…

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April 9, 2024

Does Title Insurance Fee Plan Conflict with Federalist Principles?

Karla Jones of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) contends that the Biden administration's plan to eliminate title insurance fees on certain federally backed mortgages "is inconsistent with ALEC’s…

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April 9, 2024

Large States and Horizontal Federalism

Elizabeth Earle Beske writes that horizontal federalism, the relationship between states, "is poorly understood and increasingly important" in the context of the significant regulatory…

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April 8, 2024

Emergency Rule in India

A group of scholars trace the use over time of a provision in the Indian constitution that allows the federal government to dismiss a state government and…

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April 8, 2024

Podcast on Restorative Justice Through Tribal Jurisdiction

The California Law Review has released a podcast episode exploring how, despite decades of federal restrictions on tribal court criminal jurisdiction, indigenous-based restorative justice…

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April 5, 2024

Federalism and Black Popular Constitutionalism

Sean Beienburg and Benjamin B. Johnson write that the widely criticized Civil Rights Cases of 1883 reflected the elite idea that federalism in the context of…

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April 5, 2024

Panel on Federalism and the Separation of Powers

The Federalist Society has posted a video of a recent symposium panel titled "Federalism and the Separation of Powers." You can watch the video here.

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April 4, 2024

Does Modi’s Grip on Power Threaten India’s Future?

Ramachandra Guha looks ahead to consider how Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to maintain power will affect India, predicting that "Indian federalism and unity…

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April 4, 2024

Are Housing Costs Better Addressed at the Federal or Local Level?

Erin Norman reviews the Biden administration's proposed housing-relief plan and suggests that a more productive solution to the housing issue would be for states to…

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April 3, 2024

Federalism and Government Debt

Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute contends that federalism offers a solution to the U.S. government's rising debt. Read more here.

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What is the purpose of the Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF)?

The Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF) is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and education institution dedicated to supporting and advancing scholarship and public understanding of federal theories, principles, institutions, and processes as practical means of organizing power in free societies.

Who are the Fellows at the Center for the Study of Federalism?

All of the CSF Fellows hold advanced degrees, are affiliated with academic institutions, and are scholarly experts in their fields. For more on each Fellow see CSF Fellows.

What is the purpose of the CSF website?

Most political and public issues in the United States are influenced to some extent by its federal system. Yet many do not understand that system. The CSF website seeks to foster a better understanding among the general public and scholars of federal governing systems generally and, specifically, of the federal system of government in the United States of America.

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The CSF materials are free to use for educational purposes. If published, please acknowledge CSF as the source. If you intend to use these materials for profit, please, contact the Center for the Study of Federalism for permission. Some materials on the website are not owned by CSF and permission to use those materials should be sought with those holding legal title to the material.

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Federalism Matters Podcast

Federalism is American government’s best kept secret. Its influence is pervasive and profound. Though not mentioned in the Constitution, federalism’s meaning and application have been at the center of disputes from 1776 to the Civil War to our current culture wars. We are scholars who focus on federalism, and through this podcast, we explore how federalism, from practice to theory, shapes our politics, policies, culture, society, and daily life.

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The Federalism Minute

Federalism’s influence on American government, culture and society is pervasive and profound, yet often unexplored. This short podcast examines single, practical topics to show how federalism’s influence is real and relevant in average citizens’ daily lives.

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