Utah Governor Signs State Constitutional Sovereignty Act Into Law

Utah’s Republican governor has signed into law a bill that aims to safeguard against federal overreach in state affairs. The Utah Constitutional Sovereignty Act (SB 57) allows state lawmakers to ignore federal directives that violate Utah’s sovereignty under the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, according to the bill’s Republican sponsor, state Sen. Scott Sandall. “Far too often, we’ve seen the federal executive branch bypass the legislative process to enact policies that extend beyond its constitutionally given jurisdiction, frequently to the detriment of Utah’s citizens,” Mr. Sandall said in a statement. “This bill establishes a democratic framework we can utilize to defend Utahns against destructive regulations while still honoring the U.S. Constitution.”...