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Decoding Dillon's Rule Origins
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The article delves into the historical underpinnings of Dillon's Rule, connecting it to ultra vires and expressed powers, challenging its rural Iowa origins. It emphasizes the constraints on local government authority and the role of states in power delegation, drawing comparisons to English and American legal traditions.
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