Newt’s World – Episode 236: The Case Against D.C. Statehood

For the second time in history, H.R. 51, known as the Washington D.C. Admission Act, passed the House yesterday on a party-line vote of 216 Democrats voting for and 208 Republicans voting against. On Apr. 13, Twenty-two attorneys general sent a letter to President Biden and the leaders of Congress opposing bills to make the District of Columbia a state. They argue it is unconstitutional. Newt’s guest for his latest podcast is Alan Wilson, attorney general of South Carolina.

Guest: Alan Wilson

SC AG Alan Wilson Leads Coalition of 22 AGs in Sending Letter to President and Congress Opposing D.C. Statehood as Unconstitutional

Letter from AG Wilson

H.R. 51 – Washington D.C. Admission Act

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