Even Jerry Brown vetoed a similar bill because of the - obvious constitutional concerns Posted: Apr 13th, 2019 - 5:43 am In Reply to: States can’t require this. it violates the fourth and fifth - amendments. Do they really wanna
“While I recognize the political attractiveness – even the merits – of getting President Trump’s tax returns, I worry about the political perils of individual states seeking to regulate presidential elections in this manner,” Brown wrote in a veto message. “First, it may not be constitutional. Second, it sets a ‘slippery slope’ precedent. Today we require tax returns, but what would be next? Five years of health records? A certified birth certificate? High school report cards? And will these requirements vary depending on which political party is in power?”
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