The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people. This provision was significant during Donald Trump's presidency as various states and local entities used it to resist federal overreach, particularly related to immigration and funding issues. Federal judges, including William Orrick and Charles Breyer, have dealt with cases that question the extent of presidential power in addressing local problems, especially in the face of state protests against federal immigration enforcement.
The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that powers not delegated to the United States nor prohibited to the States are reserved for the States or the people.
During Trump's first Presidency, states invoked the Tenth Amendment to address government overreach, including issues related to immigration laws and funding.
Judge William Orrick ruled that the Trump Administration's actions violated the Tenth Amendment by imposing coercive conditions on local officials to enforce federal immigration laws.
Judge Charles Breyer considered whether the Tenth Amendment offers limitations to a President addressing local issues with national responses, amid protests over ICE actions.
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