South Dakota v. Dole

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South Dakota v. Dole
Court U.S. Supreme Court
Citation 483 U.S. 203 (1987)
Date decided 1987

Facts

Congress decided to withhold federal funds from states where they allowed people less than 21 to consume alcohol.

Issues

Whether Congress can place conditions on monies to be received by states when the issue is a state issue.

Rule

If Congress desires to condition the States’ receipt of federal funds, it must do so unambiguously enabling the states to exercise their choice knowingly, cognizant of their participation.

They may be illegitimate if they are unrelated to the federal interest in particular national projects or programs.