Under the 14th amendment, courts run prisons, courts run schools, courts have even required taxes. What was the name of the case where the courts required taxes to equalize taxes between school districts in a State? They do that all the time. Section 5 of the 14th amendment says that the Congress may implement this amendment by appropriate legislation. Same language as we have here. What is the difference?
Discussing the implications of the 14th Amendment during a legislative debate.
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