Author: Benjamin Osborne

The Constitution permits states to decline compelled participation and commandeering in federal enforcement, but it does not permit states to impede, burden, or control the operations of federal law or federal officers.

Drawing on common-law principles, Reconstruction-era legislative history, and Supreme Court precedent, the brief argues that the Clause reflects a jurisdictional standard tied to political authority and national sovereignty.

The rule of law cannot stand if federal judges are allowed to unilaterally dictate national policy and wage war on American voters and citizens under the belief that a lifetime appointment grants them immunity from the consequences.

The economy emerged from the shutdown with stronger underlying growth than anticipated, and tariff-driven revenues have been a boon for the federal balance sheet. Although the government is operating under a temporary budget fix, the weeks ahead offer an opportunity to capitalize on the economic growth already in progress.