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The State Of American Federalism 2024 2025 Resisting Researchgate

Bonisiwe Shabane
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the state of american federalism 2024 2025 resisting researchgate

During the 2024 term, which ended on June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued several decisions that affected the balance of federalism, altering how authority is shared between states and the federal government. The rulings focused less on policy outcomes and more on procedural rules, addressing disputes over the proper use of judicial remedies, the scope of federal agencies’ power, and the process by which states can... Key rulings included: The Supreme Court’s decisions in the last term altered how federal and state powers interact and the balance of power between them. While some rulings reinforced federal supremacy, four of the five rulings directly addressed the rules governing intergovernmental relations.

The decisions consistently emphasized the need for procedural clarity, encouraging both federal and state entities to be more deliberate and specific in their actions. Here’s a snapshot of the term’s key federalism-related decisions, organized by theme: Judicial remedies and state-led litigation This category focuses on cases that directly address the power of federal courts to issue remedies. “There is no federal system that is commonly viewed as successful…whose people do not think federal.” D.

Elazar, Exploring Federalism (1987 p. 192) In this issue, we continue the theme of “thinking federal.” In April, we added more than 2 dozen items to the Federalism Policy Tracker, on a range of issues from election integrity to border... As we pass the symbolic 100 day mark, we continue to advocate for Americans to “think federal,” that is, to consider the ways in which we can help each other remain oriented to shared... Before looking at the ceremonial “100 Days,” we should start by noting that the States have been active – and not only as “agents of resistance” against the federal government. While much of the conversation has focused on the fireworks between Governors, state AGs, and President Trump, many states continue to push forward on important initiatives in their own backyard.

Utah, for example, passed 18 bills related to federalism issues this last session. House Speaker Mike Schultz observed that it was one of the “few areas where there’s bipartisan support.” On September 17, as we commemorate the signing of the US Constitution, what better time to read the most recent edition of the Publius: The Journal of Federalism Annual Review of American Federalism, edited... In their opening essay, the editors document the turbulent developments that have defined the US federal system in the last year, focusing specifically on the role of the administrative presidency in reshaping the trajectory... The essay, now available Open Access, is vital reading for anyone seeking to understand current developments in American politics. https://lnkd.in/gRkqbf-C

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2024 was a big year for our team. We have a lot of work to do, and an exciting year ahead as we pull together to find ways to restore a healthy federal balance. December saw a continuation of a few major federalism themes. Among a number of important items, the incoming Trump administration has pushed forward with the “DOGE” plan to “cut the federal government down to size.” The creation of DOGE is just one example of... While not necessarily federalism-related, Congress did manage to pass one piece of bipartisan legislation that drew almost no criticism – a rarity for Washington. On December 24, President Biden signed S.4610, a bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to “designate the bald eagle as the national bird.”

A number of items were added to the Federalism Policy Tracker. Here is our selection of the top 7 issues affecting states or with implications for American federalism in the last month of 2024:

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