Whenever we publish something about an anti-commandeering-style nullification bill, somebody inevitably responds with something along these lines. “I’m not a lawyer, but doesn’t federal law supersede state law?” In short, the answer to that question is no. In fact, the Supremacy Clause doesn’t even apply when it comes to anti-commandeering. Anti-commandeering laws merely prohibit the … Continue reading But Doesn’t Federal Law Supersede State Law?