That is where #state lawmakers come in, Professor Amar said.

“Sometimes the #federal government will misbehave,” he said, “& you can’t count on #Congress always to rein the federal government in.”

His article drew on 2 principles often associated with #conservatives: #federalism & #originalism.

“This is exactly what the framers imagined: state law protecting us against federal abuses,” Professor Amar said.

#Trump #law #UseOfForce #Constitution #StatesRights #CivilRights #autocracy #ICE #CBP

That is where #state lawmakers come in, Professor Amar said.

“Sometimes the #federal government will misbehave,” he said, “& you can’t count on #Congress always to rein the federal government in.”

His article drew on 2 principles often associated with #conservatives: #federalism & #originalism.

“This is exactly what the framers imagined: state law protecting us against federal abuses,” Professor Amar said.

#Trump #law #UseOfForce #Constitution #StatesRights #CivilRights #autocracy #ICE #CBP