Intergovernmental Immunity

Learn about the doctrine that protects the federal government from discriminatory state laws.

1. United States v. Washington

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2022-06-21)
3. DefendantsState of WashingtonPlaintiffsUnited StatesDefense AttorneysBob FergusonPlaintiff AttorneysElizabeth PrelogarJudgesBrett KavanaughInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesUnited States Department of JusticeWashington State Attorney General's OfficeUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
4. Case Tags: Constitutional Law;Intergovernmental Immunity;Workers' Compensation;Supreme Court