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Can States grant letters of marque and reprisal?

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No they can not, the United States Constitution specifically forbids states from issuing the letters of marque and reprisal. It is a power reserved for Congress. See Article I section 8 for Congressional Power, and Article I section 10 for the restriction on state's powers.

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