Does the massachusetts anti-myanmar statute violate the supremacy clause of the u. S. Constitution?

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Yadira Ellis

2 June, 19:53

Does the massachusetts anti-myanmar statute violate the supremacy clause of the u. S. Constitution?

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Darion Becker · Answer 1

The anti-Myanmar law does violate the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the US constitution, the foreign commerce clause gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. Therefore, states have no business usurping these powers