You can’t wish away US Constitution
When the Idaho Legislature takes time away from peddling laws to criminalize abortion and make immigrants and gays second-class citizens, its other favorite annual crusade is pushing for nullification.
This year’s unconstitutional effort, House Bill 65, is being spearheaded by Rep. Paul Shepherd, R-Riggins, who is no stranger to the process, even if ignorant in its constitutionality. Back in 2014 he led an effort to pass a bill to nullify federal environmental laws and Environmental Protection Agency rules and orders in Idaho. Fortunately, his bill stalled in the House.
Not to be discouraged, Shepherd is aiming a bit higher this go-around/ Devin Rokyta , Moscow-Pullman Daily News. More here.
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