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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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American Federalism

Can the Federal Government Ask About Citizenship in the Census?

In its lawsuit against the federal government, California asserts that adding the question violates the Constitution's "actual enumeration" requirement. Some legal experts, however, suggest…

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American Federalism

More States Sue Over Census Question

In addition to California, twelve more states have indicated their intention to sue to stop the Trump administration from adding a census question about citizenship. Plans…

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Europe’s Past Continues to Inform Federalism Debate

Adriano Bosoni traces the latest iteration of the federalism discussion among the members of the European Union. Read more here.

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American Federalism

California Sues Federal Government Over Census

The Trump administration has announced that a question regarding respondents' citizenship status will be added to the 2020 census. California has filed a lawsuit…

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American Federalism

States Threaten Legal Action Over Landfill Rule

Seven states have threatened to sue the Trump administration for delaying implementation of an Obama-era rule concerning air pollution from landfills. Read more here.

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Catalan Leader Detained in Germany

At the request of the Spanish government, Carles Puigdemont has been arrested by German officials. Puigdemont will be held pending extradition proceedings. The arrest prompted…

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American Federalism

The Trump Administration’s First Year: Federalism Flashpoints

Vikram D. Amar traces some of the notable federalism issues that have arisen during the first year of the Trump presidency. Amar sketches out…

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American Federalism

Will States Execute Drug Dealers?

Attorney General Jeff Session released a memo last week urging federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty in some drug cases. Support for the…

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American Federalism

The Anti-Sanctuary Movement Studied

Pratheepan Gulasekaram, Rose Cuison Villazor, and Rick Su look at the anti-sanctuary movement. The authors contend that this movement, as carried out at the…

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Does Federalism Offer a Better Path for Scotland?

Henry McLeish writes that Scotland is dominated by the "absolute sovereignty" of England. He contends that federalism offers the only realistic alternative to independence…

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American Federalism

Cooperative Federalism and Unmanned Aircraft

Jonathan Zalewski contends that the federal government's regulation of unmanned aircraft is too restrictive. He calls for a cooperative-federalism approach between the states and…

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New Issue of “Commonwealth” Political Journal Released

A new issue of Commonwealth: A Journal of Pennsylvania Politics & Policy has been released. The journal touches on issues commonly faced by governments in…

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How Does Federalism Affect Land Rights in China and Beyond?

Shitong Qiao explores the interaction of national versus local rights in land in China. Qiao contends that federalism in China weakens land rights (via…

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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.

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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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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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