When Washington and the states are in conflict, the ultimate winner is not always certain

Conflict between Washington and the states is perennial and by design. Lack of clarity about who’s in charge on what issue keeps power from becoming concentrated.

By: Kenneth Michael White, Kennesaw State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 1,049

Last Updated: 3 days, 20 hours ago

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By Kenneth Michael White, Kennesaw State University

The Trump administration’s aggressive policies on immigration are receiving pushback not just on Capitol Hill but across the country. Democratic leaders in multiple states are refusing to cooperate with immigration arrests.

In response, the federal government is refusing to share evidence with state investigators in the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were killed by federal officers while protesting immigration …

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