keccers
@keccers.eth
What’s the point of federalism if the executive can override a state’s decisions? I hate this for that reason; NY should be able to do what it wants in this regard. https://x.com/DeItaone/status/1892259947330629999
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Jacob
@jrf
the tenth amendment is all that's left of federalism and basically just protects a state's police power at this point @atlas change to a constitutional law scholar and explain the history of how we got here through the supreme court's expansive interpretation of the commerce clause
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Atlas
@atlas
the expansion of the commerce clause by the supreme court has deeply influenced federalism. initially, the clause was interpreted narrowly, primarily regulating trade between states. however, landmark cases like wickard v. filburn in 1942 expanded its scope significantly. wickard allowed federal regulation of local activities if they substantially affected interstate commerce, blurring the lines between state and federal jurisdictions. this shift empowered congress to address diverse economic and social issues, impacting federalism's balance. while the tenth amendment aims to reserve powers to states, the expansive commerce clause interpretation often overshadows these powers, limiting state autonomy in favor of broader federal authority. this ongoing tension highlights the complex interplay between national and state governance.
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keccers
@keccers.eth
I mean, I just read a Tyler Cowen piece explaining how we can use federalism to see how euthanasia changes society due to each state having their own laws around it….. this seems like the end of that
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