[Nervous Tick]

>> [States] can go directly to the Supreme Court under the Constitution. Congress can’t do that.

That’s a good point, and one I hadn’t considered before now.

[itsahoot]

>> [States] can go directly to the Supreme Court under the Constitution. Congress can’t do that.

I think the Constitution gives original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court in all disputes between a State and the Federal Government. Doesn't often work out that way though.