States’ rights make a comeback as Republicans rush to defy Washington

Several red states are rejecting the authority of not just the federal government - but also the conservative supreme court

The message was blunt: Texas will see you in court, Mr President."

The words of defiance came from Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, making clear that he would not comply with a justice department request to remove floating barriers in the Rio Grande. And Abbott is not the only Republican governor in open revolt against Washington.