72 Trump orders federal government to defund New York City and 3 other cities where officials allowed “lawless” protests (mobile.twitter.com) posted 4 years ago by Happily_Grim 4 years ago by Happily_Grim +72 / -0 22 comments share 22 comments share save hide report block hide replies
These cities need to get their shit together, but it's really uncomfortable that the Federal government has the ability to defund cities to any extent.
Elastic clause, sure, but Interstate Commerce is fine on its face. The real problems are the 16th Amendment and Wickard v Filburn.