Assertion: u.s.'s state | /r/CapableOf | sue federal government
Facets:
value: on the basis
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: These recommendations in 2005 drew strong criticism from many states, and several states sued the federal government on the basis that Congress and the Pentagon would be violating states' rights should they force the realignment and closure of Guard bases without the prior approval of the governors from the affected states.