There is a longstanding argument that our system of federalism is a crucial tool for reducing conflict by letting states tailor their regulations and laws to the ideological and cultural preferences of their citizens. We do things differently in Texas than in California, or in South Carolina as opposed to New York. Why not allow laws to be more restrictive in some respects and more permissive in others, depending on local standards? There is a lot of truth to this, and the federalization of everything can be an engine of unwarranted conflict. But the Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. … Continue reading Federalism Has Its Limits, and Abortion Will Soon Test Them