misstates rights

"states' rights" is a fundamental misconception long held by the "right" and used to defend slavery, segregation, and other forms of persecution and oppression.

but it isn't even mentioned in the constitution. every use of the words "right" or "rights" is about rights of people, not of institutions or jurisdictions.

the so-called states' rights amendment—the 10th—is about powers, not rights.

look it up.