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US Congress doesn't "act" the way you're implying. The US Congress can only write legislation and that legislation must abide by the US Constitution (it often doesn't, especially nowadays). The President can sign whatever they want to, but unless it's a Constitutional authority, the states will give them the middle finger. Also, don't underestimate the demonstrated willingness of county sheriffs to ignore unconstitutional laws.


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