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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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November 18, 2024

Rucho and Judicial Federalism

Gerald S. Dickinson considers the role of judicial federalism before and after Rucho v. Common Cause, the 2019 U.S. Supreme Court case that largely removed the federal…

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November 14, 2024

Abortion Federalism and Farm-Bloc Federalism

Roderick M. Hills, Jr., writes that Donald Trump proposes to revive "farm-bloc federalism" in the context of abortion by pushing the issue to the…

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November 14, 2024

Transportation Issues Receive Boost in Local Elections

Jared Brey reports that although voters backed higher taxes for improved transportation infrastructure, it remains unclear how recent elections will affect federal funding for…

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November 13, 2024

Comparing Courts in Federal Systems

Nicholas Aroney has prepared a methodological approach to comparing courts in federal systems. The author offers a "taxonomy of the federalism disputes that commonly arise…

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November 13, 2024

Federal Preemption of Delaware Corporate Law?

Stephen Bainbridge writes that the idea of federal preemption of Delaware corporate law would be unwise, contending that "those who favor preemption betray a…

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November 12, 2024

Federalism and recent Supreme Court of India Rulings

Vikram Hegde and Harsh Jain review recent Supreme Court of India rulings related to alcohol regulation and mineral levies. They describe the judgments as milestones in…

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November 12, 2024

Interview of Former EPA Chief of Staff

The Madam Policy podcast has posted an interview with former Environmental Protection Agency chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara, who discusses her book Y’all Fired: A Southern…

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November 8, 2024

State Constitutions and Democratic Proportionality

Jessica Bulman-Pozen and Miriam Seifter offer "a new conversation" about the best way to consider and litigate issues related to state constitutions, including democratic…

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November 8, 2024

Judicial Federalism and State Constitutions

The State Court Report has published a transcript from a panel earlier this year titled "The Promise and Limits of State Constitutions." Read more…

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November 7, 2024

Immigration Preemption and State Immigration Enforcement

Salimah Khoja and Paulina Leyva Hernandez call for the U.S. Supreme Court to declare Texas's Senate Bill 4, which gives the state the authority…

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November 7, 2024

Comparative Judicial Federalism and Constitutional Rights

Jeffrey Steven Gordon examines how comparative judicial federalism affects apex courts' articulation of constitutional rights. Read more here.

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November 6, 2024

Federalism and the Power of the U.S. President

In an op-ed, Mark R. Weaver suggests that, regardless of which presidential candidate wins, the federal structure of the United States will continue to constrain…

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November 6, 2024

Federalism and Election Interference

Jenna Bednar and Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar write that "federalism continues to be a core feature of American democracy" that can help prevent election meddling. Read more…

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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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