The Libertarian

The Libertarian: Federalism And The Resistance

How the Trump presidency made progressives fans of the 10th Amendment.

The Libertarian•August 9, 2018
The Libertarian: Federalism And The Resistance

Richard Epstein looks at current controversies about federalism — including over environmental regulation and immigration — and discusses the Founders’ concept of subsidiarity and how it has changed over the years.

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Richard A. Epstein

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