Interstate compacts can help clarify and strengthen the limitations on the federal government’s enumerated powers. They can thereby restore a meaningful distinction between matters of national concern and matters of local concern-the essence of federalism in our Constitution.
Resourcing Texas Local Courts for Border-Related Crimes
The border crisis has called for record funding to resource Texas courts along the border to ensure that illegal aliens receive proper adjudication and courts can maintain their caseloads. As the increase in illegal immigration persists, local courts will continue to require additional resources, personnel, and funding. This research uncovers what resources have been allocated...