"The truth is, all might be free if they valued freedom, and defended it as they ought." - Samuel Adams

Tag: anti-commandeering

federal courts, Thoughts from Maharrey Head

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #58: The Anti-Commandeering Doctrine

August 19, 2016

"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain a legal principle known as the anti-commandeering doctrine that puts a Supreme Court stamp of approval on James Madison's blueprint to stop federal overreach through state non-cooperation. Last week, I talked about James Madison's blueprint to stop federal overreach, involving..

constitutional history, current events

Limiting States, Expanding Feds: Amendment Effort on the Left

May 9, 2014

My latest article just published over at the Tenth Amendment Center. It examines the constitutional amendment proposals of retired Justice John Paul Stevens. To say they are dangerous would be an understatement. Following is an excerpt. You can read the whole article over at the Tenth Amendment Center. Retired Supreme Court justice John Paul Stevens..