Landor v. Louisiana Dept of Corrections and Public Safety · ¶92

This new rule starts from a kernel of truth. Spending Clause legislation does not take effect of its own accord. It requires a funding recipient to accept funds, and thereby to consent to the accompanying conditions. In this way, spending legislation differs from other federal law, which may command without offering.

slip opinion, revised 6/28/26
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