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When a state refuses to follow a federal law, it is called ​

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Nullification

is the action whereby a state refuses to follow a federal law. Under this the state decides that a federal law is unconstitutional and thereby does not follow the law

Also:For a state to force the federal government to do anything would be very difficult but by nullifying the unconstitutional “law” or regulation they have placed the feds on notice that they have exceeded their authority. And if enough states nullify the law, the feds are powerless to enforce it.

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Nullification

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