Political Quotes

John Conyers: “I feel that it does raise State sovereignty concerns in a very significant way.”

On the recordSeptember 12, 2016
I feel that it does raise State sovereignty concerns in a very significant way.
Said by
John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Conyers discusses concerns about federalism and state sovereignty regarding federal court jurisdiction.

Share

More from John Conyers

Oct 31, 2017

The Judiciary Committee has a central role in studying the issue of net neutrality and, more generally, competition on the Internet.

congress.gov
Jan 28, 2019

We want to keep punishing children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren for the sins of the original person back over 50 years ago

congress.gov
Oct 31, 2017

Rather than the rule of law, anti-immigrant ideology is guiding immigration court policy under the Trump administration.

congress.gov
Mar 11, 2019

Yes, they tell me there is a chance it could very well be struck down. But we will go ahead and run that risk.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation