Category: Federal-State Relations

North Dakota Declared a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary State’

North Dakota has been designated a “Second Amendment sanctuary state” after its governor signed a proclamation reiterating the state’s support for gun rights. The proclamation signed by Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday declares the state’s intention to combat any attempts by the federal government to limit the ability of its residents to own or use firearms…


Governor Signs Bill Making Oklahoma a Second Amendment Sanctuary State

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday signed into law a bill that makes the state a Second Amendment Sanctuary State. “My team is hard at work again, reviewing bills and signing them into law. As of today, Oklahoma is officially a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State!” Stitt, a Republican, announced on Twitter. The new law, also…


22 State Republican AGs Oppose ‘Unconstitutional’ DC Statehood Bill

Twenty-two Republican attorneys general have declared they will “challenge any attempt” to make the District of Columbia the 51st state, calling such efforts unconstitutional and bad policy. “If this Congress passes and President Biden signs this Act into law, we will use every legal tool at our disposal to defend the United States Constitution and…


Texas, Missouri Sue Biden Administration for Suspending Trump-Era ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy

The attorneys general from Texas and Missouri filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration on Tuesday, seeking to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy to curb the surge of illegal immigrants at the border. “President [Joe] Biden could immediately remedy the influx of crime pouring across our border by reinstating the Migrant Protection…


New Mexico Eliminates Qualified Immunity for Public Officials, Including Police

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Wednesday signed into law a bill that prohibits government employees in her state from using the qualified immunity defense against civil liability lawsuits. The law, dubbed the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, also allows individuals to sue for compensation if a state or local government employee violates the person’s “rights, privileges,…


Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Photo ID Voting Requirement

Nearly three-quarters of Americans agree that voters should show photo identification before being allowed to vote, an Associated Press poll suggests. Seventy-two percent of Americans participating in the survey, conducted between Mar. 26 and 29, said they are in favor of requiring all voters to provide photo ID in order to vote. Another 14 percent…


13 States Sue Biden Admin, Seeks Ability to Cut Taxes via CCP Virus Relief Funds

Thirteen states sued President Joe Biden’s administration over an American Rescue Plan provision prohibiting states from cutting taxes.


13 States Sue Biden Admin, Seek Ability to Cut Taxes via CCP Virus Relief Funds

Thirteen states sued President Joe Biden’s administration over an American Rescue Plan provision prohibiting states from cutting taxes.


Arkansas State Senate Passes Bill Banning Enforcement Federal Gun Control Laws

The Arkansas state Senate voted this week to block federal law enforcement officials enforcing certain gun laws and regulations, sending a bill to the state House in the midst of congressional gun-control proposals. The Senate voted 28-7 to approve the measure, which will then be sent to the House. Arkansas’ Legislature is overwhelmingly Republican. “All…


Arkansas State Senate Passes Bill Banning Enforcement of Federal Gun Control Laws

The Arkansas state Senate voted this week to block federal law enforcement officials enforcing certain gun laws and regulations, sending a bill to the state House in the midst of congressional gun-control proposals. The Senate voted 28-7 to approve the measure, which will then be sent to the House. Arkansas’ Legislature is overwhelmingly Republican. “All…