All articles tagged with #federal state relations
Nearly half of U.S. states filed a multi-state lawsuit against the federal government over Medicaid work requirements, arguing the rules exceed federal authority and could reduce coverage; the suit challenges CMS’s authority to condition Medicaid eligibility on work or community engagement, highlighting a broader political fight over tying welfare programs to work requirements.
Minnesota prosecutors filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department to obtain evidence and the identities of federal agents involved in the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during Operation Metro Surge, after the Trump administration refused to cooperate. The move, centered on Touhy letters, tests whether federal immunity under the Supremacy Clause can shield agents from state prosecutions and faces extradition and logistical hurdles, signaling a lengthy, high-stakes battle with broad implications for accountability in immigration enforcement. Moriarty’s office is also investigating 14 additional cases of possible federal-agent misconduct, highlighting nationwide scrutiny of use-of-force and transparency in federal operations.
States are pushing back against Trump’s bid to enlist local officers in an immigration crackdown, with Maryland approving a law that bans immigration-enforcement agreements with the federal government and other jurisdictions weighing similar limits, forcing sheriffs to navigate new restrictions amid protests and broader political clashes.
Trump adviser Stephen Miller's plan to test state involvement in immigration enforcement advances in Tennessee, with eight bills to make local police, judges, and schools cooperate with ICE, criminalize certain disclosures, enforce verification of lawful status for benefits and licenses, and threaten to withhold funds from noncompliant municipalities, all while challenging education funding rules and Plyler v. Doe and drawing criticism from immigrant advocates over civil liberties and accountability.
Minnesota is suing the federal government to obtain evidence in killings by federal immigration agents, illustrating a widening clash over who conducts and controls civil-rights investigations and signaling strains in the long-standing federal-state balance of power.
The Pentagon reportedly put about 1,500 active-duty troops on standby to possibly deploy to Minnesota as President Trump weighs invoking the Insurrection Act; officials say there is no confirmed plan to send forces. The move underscores rising tensions between federal and state authorities amid protests and a federal crackdown on immigration enforcement, with leaders warning against escalatory actions and a DOJ investigation into the handling of the situation.
Former President Donald Trump has been vocal about his plans for California if he wins a second term, including promises to undo state laws and policies on various fronts such as immigration, renewable energy, law enforcement, and healthcare. His proposals, if realized, could lead to major clashes between the White House and California's Democratic state government, impacting the economy and daily lives. With a more thoroughly Trumpified White House staff and Cabinet, a friendlier Supreme Court, and a detailed action plan in place, Trump stands a better chance of implementing his policies in a potential second term.