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In reply to the discussion: Drug Czar: No State Can Nullify Federal Marijuana Ban [View all]cthulu2016
(10,960 posts)28. Two reasons. 1) I think that there is no federal law in play -- if
Congress passed a law saying that no state can unreasonably restrict rights under Roe v. Wade then we would have a federal law vs. state law issue. Instead we have a Constitutional issue that is in the hands of courts.
2) they can't. They CAN insofar as they do, but they cannot do so properly. But there is no efficient mechanism for the courts to prevent these anti-constittional state laws because Congress is very weak on abortion rights.
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I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest the WH is already well aware of his statement.
Nuclear Unicorn
Apr 2013
#22
For what? Understanding the Constitution? Federal law trumps state law ... end of discussion.
11 Bravo
Apr 2013
#31
Yes. Let's harsh all over this dude. If the white house can jail whistleblowers and have a kill list
grahamhgreen
Apr 2013
#37
“Let’s be clear: law enforcement officers take an oath of office to uphold federal law..."
MindPilot
Apr 2013
#7
If they prosecuted Wall Street crooks the same way they do inner-city youths...
Hugabear
Apr 2013
#8
The Executive can reschedule and shift focus. This is a choice to a significant degree.
TheKentuckian
Apr 2013
#19
Okay, then send in the DEA. Because the cops in legal states aren't going to bust you.
Comrade Grumpy
Apr 2013
#20