Gregory F. Van Tatenhove

Sovereignty Is Not for Sale: NCLA Challenges Congress’ Seizure of States’ Taxing Authority

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Simply put, Congress cannot purchase states sovereign power of taxation.

Key Points: 
  • Simply put, Congress cannot purchase states sovereign power of taxation.
  • The stimulus package offers approximately $200 billion to states to assist with recovery from the economic damage inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • NCLA filed an amicus brief in State of Ohio v. United States Department of the Treasury, et al.
  • NCLA released the following statements:
    In the boldest power grab in recent history, Congress is attempting to seize state taxing authority from the states and coerce them not to reduce taxes.