I agree, J.L. , but not all of these "rights" are described as such in our Constitution -- the 10th Amendment refers to certain "powers" of states, not to States' rights -- and these powers or prerogatives can be taken back /overruled by the US Congress as necessary. I believe "States' Rights" is a term invented by former slave owners and used today as a racist dog whistle.
I agree, J.L. , but not all of these "rights" are described as such in our Constitution -- the 10th Amendment refers to certain "powers" of states, not to States' rights -- and these powers or prerogatives can be taken back /overruled by the US Congress as necessary. I believe "States' Rights" is a term invented by former slave owners and used today as a racist dog whistle.
I agree, J.L. , but not all of these "rights" are described as such in our Constitution -- the 10th Amendment refers to certain "powers" of states, not to States' rights -- and these powers or prerogatives can be taken back /overruled by the US Congress as necessary. I believe "States' Rights" is a term invented by former slave owners and used today as a racist dog whistle.