A Bridge Too Far? Federalism and the ‘Bridgegate’ Prosecution

January 3, 2020  |  New York Law Journal

In white-collar criminal law, principles of federalism have influenced the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the mail and wire fraud statutes, particularly in federal prosecutions of state and local officials. In this article, we discuss an appeal now before the Supreme Court arising from the politically-motivated closure of traffic lanes in 2013 on the George Washington Bridge. The arguments of both sides touch on the federalism concerns raised in earlier Supreme Court decisions. We hope you find the article of interest. 

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