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How Subnational Governments Use Litigation to Challenge Federal Preemption

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In 2020, California filed over 100 lawsuits against the federal government, many challenging federal preemption of state environmental and immigration policies. This aggressive litigation strategy has become a defining feature of modern federalism.

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Imagine a state passing a strict environmental law, only to have the federal government say 'we've got this covered' — but the state fights back in court. How can a state sue the very government that's supposed to be over it?