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January 28, 2026

Federalism Issues to Watch for in 2026

A group of writers with Governing have outlined their predictions for the biggest federal-state issues to watch for in 2026. In the article, CSF Fellow John…

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January 28, 2026

Federalism and Democracy

In a blog post, Michael T. Morley argues that America's democracy can be reinforced "by reinvigorating federalism-related principles that have largely eroded over the…

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January 27, 2026

Federal Officials and State Criminal Laws

In an op-ed, Barry Friedman and Steven I. Vladeck contend that federal law officers can be prosecuted for violating state criminal laws (password required).…

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January 27, 2026

Federalism, Migration, and Free-Market Policies

Jonathan Williams writes that "as with our great experiment with federalism," state affordability policies are driving migration to states that emphasize free-market policies. Read more…

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January 26, 2026

States and “Reckless” Federal Tax Policies

Aidan Davis and Wesley Tharpe argue that states have options in pushing back against "reckless" federal tax policies. Read more here.

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January 26, 2026

Federalism and Transportation

Sara C. Bronin writes that the federal government and states often thwart local programs designed to reduce traffic congestion. Bronin contends that federalism offers a better path…

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January 23, 2026

Trump Threatens Sanctuary Jurisdictions

President Trump has recently renewed his threat to cut off funding for so-called sanctuary jurisdictions. Read more here and here.

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January 23, 2026

States, Localities, and Immigration Federalism

Jennifer Chacon contends that recent U.S. Supreme Court precedents relating to immigration federalism, coupled with the Trump administration's expansive immigration policies, leave federalism as…

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January 22, 2026

Federalism and Civil-Rights Conditions

Roderick M. Hills Jr. writes that presidential power over civil-rights spending "inflames partisan polarization and unnecessarily crowds out pluralism." Hills contends that a "pinpointing provision"…

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January 22, 2026

States and Energy Policy

The State Policy Network explores what powers states, rather than the federal government, have over U.S. energy policy. Read more here.

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January 21, 2026

SNAP and Federal Funding Changes

Madison Ray writes that changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in the recent federal budget bill will be a "wake-up call" to the states. Read…

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January 21, 2026

Federalism and Ridesharing

Rachel Culver and Mitchell Scacchi argue that some states and localities have violated principles of federalism by barring out-of-state rideshare drivers from their jurisdictions.…

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January 20, 2026

State Damage Remedies Against Federal Officials

Harrison Stark writes that many states are exploring the merits of creating state causes of action that would allow damages for constitutional violations committed by…

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