The Supreme Court is currently examining a case concerning four Chicago residents who are suing the city of Chicago over its ban on handgun possession. While I have links to this and other stories at …

I would typically post a “States’ Rights Update” for something like this, but enough stories broke out concerning a plethora of issues that are affected by the balance of power RE: federalism that I thought …

Via the LibertarianRepublican blog, Texas GOP Governor Rick Perry was interviewed by Fox News concerning his views on State’s rights and healthcare, especially if the feds were to actually pass a bill with a public …

I had originally reported back in April — here and here — that Montana Governor Bill Schweitzer, a Democrat, had signed into law a bill that would do the following:

AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM FEDERAL REGULATION …

The TenthAmendmentCenter.com had been reporting that Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal (D) transmitted a memo to his State’s Legislative Management Council on July 28 to join with other States in passing a 10th Amendment resolution:

Wyoming Governor …

Following up on recent reports by the TenthAmendmentCenter.com regarding States’ rights issues, Florida’s State Senate recently received a 10th Amendment Memorial bill for consideration:

Eustis, Florida – State Senator Carey Baker (R-Eustis) has introduced a memorial …

Over the past few days, some higher-profile topics have become ensnared within the confines of federalism. The first story comes via TenthAmendmentCenter.com, where Massachusetts’ Attorney General Martha Coakley has filed suit against the federal government and …

TenthAmendmentCenter.com provides the following 10th Amendment resolution updates; full text of bills can be found at each referenced link.
At the end of May, the Texas State House kept HCR50 alive by a solid majority:
After being …

The TenthAmendmentCenter.com reports:
On 06/02/09, Kentucky State Representative Stan Lee prefiled House Concurrent Resolution 10 (HCR10) for the 2010 legislative session.
The purpose of the resolution is to claim “sovereignty over powers not granted to the federal …

First, Montana fired a proverbial shot across the bow of the federal government in challenging Second Amendment regulations. Then, Utah followed suit with their own State-based law. Not to be out-done, entities who opposed these …

Oklahoma
Just in from TenthAmendmentCenter.com:
The Oklahoma State Senate has passed Charles Key’s House Concurrent Resolution 1028 (HCR1028) today.
Introduced on April 29, 2009, HCR1028 is “A Concurrent Resolution claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution …

WorldNetDaily reports that Utah State Rep. Carl Wimmer is preparing to have legislation introduced into the State Legislature’s session in 2010 that — similarly to what Montana has already passed and is likely to be challenged in …

Louisiana
From TheOhioRepublic:
Louisiana’s Sen. A. G. Crowe introduced SC 2 Apr. 27. It was favorably reported out of committee [5/6/09]  and is awaiting a floor vote.
On the 2nd Amendment front, a California case that percolated up to the 9th …

Montana
The Kansas City Star is reporting that the State could be setting itself up for a court battle after Governor Bill Schweitzer, a Democrat, signed HB246 into law:
Montana is trying to trigger a battle over gun …

The last couple of weeks have proven lively for the great State of Montana. On the one hand, HR3 effectively died in the State House:
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF …

Alaska
Via TenthAmendmentCenter.com:
On April 6, 2009, the Alaska House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Joint Resolution 27 [HJR27] [status page] which “claims sovereignty for the state under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United …

From a concerned citizen, an Idaho State Representative has recently introduced HJM3 (status page):
RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS – Stating findings of the Legislature urging that the Senate and House of Representatives of the …

According to Dr. Taitz, Tennessee State Rep. Susan Lynn introduced HJR1008 (status page). As a correction to Dr. Taitz’ posting, it wasn’t “passed,” but rather “introduced:”
Urges Congress to recognize Tennessee’s sovereignty under the tenth amendment to …

From InfoWars.com:
Mississippi lawmakers have passed a bill to protect the state’s residents during martial law. On the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi website, Phil Bryant announces the passage of SB 2036. The legislation “restricts the …

Here is a completely different take on States’ rights, brought about by Montana State Rep. Boniek (HB 246).
A current listing of State-based initiatives can be found here.
Update: Here’s an update from BozemanDailyChronicle.com via the StatesRightsReview blog.
2009 …

The blogger at OkieCampaigns posted an article today providing a good, overall survey of major events that occurred in 2008 affecting those of us who are 2nd Amendment rights buffs.
-Phil

I had originally reported here on Obama’s Civilian National Security Force and Rahm Emanuel on plans for compulsory civil defense service. But now the Pentagon is reporting that they want to begin the process of …

As we’ve known from President-elect Obama’s recent speech on a Civilian National Security Force, hotair.com today showed an audio clip of the future Chief of Staff attempting to explain (but not wanting to be pinned …