The Feds don't have to follow state law, but can they (legally) act/arrest/prosecute unless multiple states are involved? Fed vs State jurisdiction always confuses me, and at least according to the Printz v. United States case (if I understand it correctly), State and local officers can't be forced to comply with Federal laws requiring background checks (unfortunately). I'm curious as to when the Feds can legally get involved.
natyanayaki 18th-Jan-2013 06:01 am (UTC)