Post Overview: The Cannabis Legal Paradox This post analyzes the unprecedented conflict between federal and state cannabis laws in the U.S. While many states have legalized medical and recreational cannabis, it remains illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). We examine the legal doctrines governing this conflict—the Supremacy Clause and the Tenth Amendment—and detail […]
Post Summary: Understanding Double Jeopardy and Separate Sovereigns The Dual Sovereignty Doctrine is a cornerstone of American federalism, establishing a critical exception to the Fifth Amendment’s Double Jeopardy Clause. This post explores how separate government entities—such as state and federal governments—can prosecute an individual for the same underlying criminal act because the act violates the
Article VI, Clause 2: The Cornerstone of U.S. Federalism The U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause is the bedrock principle that defines the hierarchy of law in the American system of government. It establishes that the Constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties constitute the “supreme Law of the Land.”. This means that when a
Meta Description: Understanding , the broad authority reserved to US states under the Tenth Amendment to regulate for public health, safety, and welfare. Learn its constitutional limits and applications. The Broad Scope of State in the US In the framework of American federalism, the concept of is a cornerstone of state authority, allowing state and
This post delves into the constitutional concept of “police power,” examining its historical origins and modern-day application in United States jurisprudence. We explore how this state authority is balanced against individual constitutional rights and the role of the judiciary in defining its limits. In the vast landscape of American constitutional law, few concepts are as