Tag: sanctuary states
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What Happens to State Sovereignty When Federal Money Stops?
by William L. Kovacs, ©2026 (Mar. 16, 2026) — Now that the conflict between Minnesota and the federal government over immigration enforcement and the loss of federal funds is off the front pages, it is time to discuss the long-term constitutional issues involving state sovereignty and federalism. James Madison, in Federalist No. 45, argued that…
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Beginning the Inevitable: Federal Devolution of Power
by William L. Kovacs, ©2025 (May 20, 2025) — As Congress struggles with Budget Reconciliation, a $37 trillion National Debt, a trillion-dollar annual deficit, a seemingly endless list of untouchable programs, a President intent on enacting his “Big Beautiful (tax) Bill,” and slashing the federal government by Executive Orders, what was once unthinkable is now…
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Futile and Stupid Plans for Managing Biden’s “Newcomers”
by William L. Kovacs, ©2024 (Apr. 9, 2024) — No one knows how many illegal immigrants are in this country, or as President Biden dubs them, “the newcomers.” Before sending out the “Welcome Wagons,” the federal government needs to know how many there are and where they will be before their numbers show up in census…
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Rep. Duncan D. Hunter to Reintroduce Bill Penalizing Sanctuary Cities, Counties, and States Violating Federal Immigration Laws
VETERAN CONGRESSMAN SEEKS TO END FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE PROTECTING ILLEGALS by Capt. Joseph R. John (Ret.), Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress, ©2015 (Jul. 13, 2015) — In previous Congresses, Congressman Duncan D. Hunter, Maj-USMCR (R-CA-52), an endorsed Combat Veteran For Congress, repeatedly tried without success to get the Republican leadership in the House to support his legislation…