Resources
Here are resources to learn more about what abusive preemption is and what’s its impact in Virginia.
Federal Authoritarianism and Abusive State Preemption
This is a powerful and timely story of how abusive preemption has paved the way for the rise of federal authoritarianism – and how preemption is now being used to implement that agenda.
Is It Time for Home Rule in Virginia? University of Virginia School of Law
Dillon’s Rule Expert Richard Schragger Advocates for Change. Professor Richard Schragger is an advocate for home rule after years of studying how cities and states interact.
What Is State Preemption? (LSSC Explainer)
A clear, plain-language breakdown of how state preemption works, why it's harmful when abused, and how it weakens local democracy. This is ideal for educating general audiences on your 'Learn' page.
Fighting Preemption of Local Workplace Laws
Explores wage preemption across the nation and describes why workers, advocates, and policymakers must reject states’ attempts to take away local control over wages and other workplace standards.
Preemption & Worker Protections — National Employment Law Project
Explains how state preemption blocks cities and counties from adopting higher local minimum wages and other pro-worker policies, and how this particularly harms Black workers and communities of color.
Local Government Autonomy & Dillon’s Rule in Virginia (VirginiaPlaces.org)
Provides historical and structural context for Dillon’s Rule in Virginia
Dillon Rule’s Ongoing Impact on Local Powers (HousingForwardVA)
A clear explainer about Dillon’s Rule in Virginia and how it limits local innovation on housing and development.
Virginia Legislative Glossary – Dillon Rule (Virginia Grassroots)
Definitions and implications of Dillon’s Rule in state legislative process