In this special deep‑dive episode of The Republic – If You Can Keep It, Rob & Lou unpack one of the most fascinating constitutional clashes unfolding today: Minnesota and Minneapolis suing ICE under the 10th Amendment. What looks like a political headline becomes a powerful lesson in federalism, state sovereignty, and the limits of federal authority — the kind of grounded civic analysis that defines this show.Rob & Lou break down why Minnesota argues that ICE’s enforcement actions inside the state violate the 10th Amendment and impose financial burdens on local resources. They explore the amendment’s famously brief language, the historical meaning of “reserved powers,” and how Minnesota is using that framework to challenge federal immigration enforcement.The conversation digs into landmark Supreme Court cases like Printz v. United States and Murphy v. NCAA, which established that the federal government cannot commandeer state resources. Rob & Lou contrast this with Texas v. United States, where a state sued the federal government for not enforcing immigration laws — revealing the contradictions that make modern federalism so complex.With immigration enforcement rooted in Article I and Article II powers, the federal government’s authority is strong — but Minnesota’s lawsuit raises real constitutional questions worth examining. Rob & Lou bring clarity, context, and a steady constitutional lens to one of the most important state‑versus‑federal disputes in the country.Case Links: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72132615/state-of-minnesota-v-noem https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72132615/state-of-minnesota-v-noemOfficial Broadcast & Social Links (Full List)🎙️ Podcast Platformshttps://www.youtube.com/@TheRepublicIfYouCanKeepIt YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLakXKp5eOb87ECl0PYEt54DsdD0q-kkqv 📱 Social MediaX (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRepublic4AllInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therepublic_ifyoucankeepit🌍 This content is created for educational, historical, and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, does not create an attorney‑client relationship, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal guidance. The views expressed are for civic education and constitutional analysis and do not represent any government, agency, employer, or institution.This podcast and its hosts do not advocate for or against any political candidate, campaign, or party. All discussions of public policy, legal cases, historical documents, or government actions are presented for public understanding and academic commentary.References to statutes, court cases, or public documents are used under Fair Use for commentary, criticism, scholarship, and education. All trademarks, case titles, and government materials belong to their respective owners.© The Republic – If You Can Keep It. All rights reserved. All original audio, video, written content, and branding associated with this podcast are the property of The Republic – If You Can Keep It and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or republished without express written permission.This episode may reference publicly available legal documents, court filings, statutes, historical materials, and government publications. These materials are used under Fair Use for purposes of commentary, criticism, education, scholarship, and public interest reporting. All trademarks, case titles, and referenced works belong to their respective owners. No affiliation or endorsement is implied.

Trailer - Special Report #4 - Special Report #4 - Federal Power v. State Rights: MN Takes on ICE -The 10th Amendment Clash in MNA quick, clear breakdown of one of the most misunderstood questions in American law: Who actually has constitutional authority over immigration? In this short, we trace the power back to its source — the Constitution — and explain why immigration isn’t a state‑by‑state issue but a federal one rooted in national sovereignty.If you want civic education that’s fast, factual, and grounded in constitutional text and history, this is your channel.📡 Follow The Republic – If You Can Keep ItYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRepublic_IfYouCanKeepItInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therepublic_ifyoucankeepitX (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRepublic4AllSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pcyn9uA9RvE0kHg0nkvvk?si=VnJvhcB6S8SkIzuv7iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/315457972/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-republic-if-you-can-keep-it/id1854797160Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-republic-if-you-can-keep-it/PC:1001112491Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1112491Deezer: https://deezer.com/show/1002493062#ImmigrationLaw #FederalAuthority #Constitution101 #LegalExplainer #CivicEducation #KnowYourRights #HistoryIn60Seconds #GovernmentExplained #LearnOnYouTube #YouTubeShorts #foryoupage ⚖️ GLOBAL COPYRIGHT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & FAIR USE NOTICE© 2026 The Republic – If You Can Keep It Podcast. All rights reserved.All original audio, video, written content, branding, and educational materials associated with The Republic – If You Can Keep It are the intellectual property of the podcast and its creators. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission, except for brief quotations permitted under applicable copyright law.This content is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not advocate for or against any political candidate, party, referendum, ballot measure, or public policy. It is not intended to influence voting behavior or any legislative, regulatory, or electoral process at the U.S. federal, state, regional, or local level, or at the EU, national, regional, or local level.Any case law, statutes, regulatory materials, or historical documents referenced in this content are included under the Fair Use doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for commentary, criticism, education, scholarship, and public interest analysis. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names remain the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification and commentary.For permissions, licensing inquiries, or Fair Use questions, please contact The Republic – If You Can Keep It Podcast directly.

In this engaging segment, Rob and Lou delve into the intricacies of Article III of the U.S. Constitution, which establishes the judicial branch of the federal government. They explore the foundational role of the Supreme Court and its jurisdiction, highlighting how it serves as the ultimate arbiter of constitutional interpretation. The discussion covers the structure and hierarchy of the federal court system, including district and circuit courts, and the process by which cases ascend to the Supreme Court. Rob and Lou also examine the historical context and evolving role of the judiciary, emphasizing its critical function in maintaining the balance of power and protecting individual rights. This segment offers listeners a comprehensive understanding of the judiciary's place within the American constitutional framework. This conversation explores the historical evolution of the judiciary's role in government, highlighting how perceptions have shifted from viewing it as the least dangerous branch to recognizing it as a powerful and active participant in governance.Keywordsjudiciary, government, Article 3, founding fathers, judicial power, historical perspectiveTakeawaysThe judiciary was historically seen as the least dangerous branch.The founding fathers did not envision the judiciary's current power.Judicial involvement in government has significantly increased over time.The role of the judiciary has evolved with societal changes.Judicial power can influence legislation and executive actions.Public perception of the judiciary has shifted dramatically.The judiciary's decisions can have far-reaching implications.Historical context is essential to understanding current judicial power.The balance of power among branches of government is dynamic.Judicial activism is a topic of ongoing debate.