Orrin Hatch: “I do not recall Congress ever passing a law that prohibited States…”

On the recordJuly 14, 2014

I do not recall Congress ever passing a law that prohibited States from enacting entire categories of laws simply because Congress says so.

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Hatch questions Congress's authority over state laws regarding abortion.

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Orrin Hatch: “I do not recall Congress ever passing a law that prohibited States from enacting entire categories of laws simply…”