When Congress oversteps into the traditionally State-held criminal prosecution space, State offenses can be unnecessarily replicated, making everything a crime and everyone a potential criminal.
On the recordApril 29, 2024
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Jordan warns against Congress overreaching into state criminal prosecutions.
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