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Federalism — related Supreme Court cases

This page groups Supreme Court cases that involve the constitutional concept “Federalism”. Use it to explore related decisions and see how the same idea shows up across different cases.

“Federalism” is:

The division of power between the federal government and state governments.

Source: Tenth Amendment Where this concept definition/label comes from (for example, a constitutional provision or a reference framework).

Cases

These are cases where this concept was identified as relevant. Click a case to view its summary, holding, and supporting syllabus excerpts.

  • Bost v. Illinois Bd. of Elections 14th January 2026
    The case involves the interplay between state election laws and federal election day statutes, highlighting federalism concerns.
  • Doe v. Dynamic Physical Therapy, LLC 8th December 2025
    The case involves the division of power between state and federal law, specifically addressing the state's inability to confer immunity from federal causes of action.
  • FCC v. Consumers’ Research 27th June 2025
    The case discusses the role of a federal agency in regulating communications services across the United States, implicating the division of power between federal and state governments.
  • Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton 27th June 2025
    The case touches on the state's power to regulate access to content within its borders, which relates to the balance of power between state and federal government.
  • Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic 26th June 2025
    The case discusses the division of power between federal and state governments regarding Medicaid funding and compliance with federal conditions.
  • Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. EPA 20th June 2025
    The case involves the authority of the EPA to approve state regulations, which implicates the division of power between federal and state governments.
  • Fuld v. Palestine Liberation Organization 20th June 2025
    The case involves the distinction between the jurisdictional limits imposed by the Fourteenth Amendment on state courts and those imposed by the Fifth Amendment on federal courts.
  • EPA v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, L.L.C. 18th June 2025
    The case discusses the division of jurisdiction between federal circuits, reflecting federalism principles.
  • Oklahoma v. EPA 18th June 2025
    The case involves the division of power between federal and state governments, specifically regarding the EPA's authority to disapprove state implementation plans under the Clean Air Act.
  • Martin v. United States 12th June 2025
    The case discusses the interaction between federal and state law, particularly how the FTCA incorporates state law as the liability standard.
  • A. J. T. v. Osseo Area Schools, Independent School Dist. No. 279 12th June 2025
    The case involves the interaction between federal statutes (IDEA, ADA, Rehabilitation Act) and state implementation, which is a federalism issue.
  • Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos 5th June 2025
    The case involves the interaction between federal law (PLCAA) and state law, highlighting the division of powers.
  • Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County 29th May 2025
    The case involves the division of power between federal agencies and state entities regarding environmental review and infrastructure projects.
  • OK Charter School Board v. Drummond 22nd May 2025
    The case involves state-level decisions and the role of the state attorney general, indicating federalism concerns.
  • Kousisis v. United States 22nd May 2025
    The case involves federal fraud statutes and their application to state contracts, implicating the balance of power between federal and state governments.
  • Feliciano v. Department Of Transportation 30th April 2025
    The case involves federal statutes and the interpretation of federal employee rights, which touches upon the division of powers between federal and state governments.
  • United States v. Miller 26th March 2025
    The case involves the interplay between federal bankruptcy law and state fraudulent-transfer statutes, highlighting the division of power between federal and state governments.
  • Bondi v. Vanderstok 26th March 2025
    The case involves the division of regulatory authority between federal and state governments concerning firearms.
  • City and County of San Francisco v. EPA 4th March 2025
    The case involves the division of regulatory authority between federal and state governments under the Clean Water Act.
  • Wisconsin Bell, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Heath 21st February 2025
    The case involves the division of power between federal regulatory authority and private entities in administering the E-Rate program.
  • Royal Canin U. S. A. v. Wullschleger 15th January 2025
    The case involves the division of power between federal and state courts, specifically regarding jurisdiction and the ability to remand cases to state court.
  • Moody v. NetChoice, LLC 1st July 2024
    The case involves state laws from Florida and Texas, raising issues of state versus federal authority in regulating internet platforms.
  • Trump v. United States 1st July 2024
    The case touches on federalism principles in the context of state electors and federal election laws.
  • City of Grants Pass v. Johnson 28th June 2024
    The decision discusses the role of federal judges versus state and local governments in determining homelessness policy, highlighting federalism concerns.
  • Moyle v. United States 27th June 2024
    The case involves a conflict between federal law (EMTALA) and state law (Idaho's abortion law), which is a classic federalism issue.
  • Snyder v. United States 26th June 2024
    The case discusses the division of regulatory power between federal and state governments regarding bribery and gratuities.
  • Murthy v. Missouri 26th June 2024
    The involvement of state plaintiffs against federal officials touches on the balance of power between state and federal governments.

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