how do you keep a law from coming into affect?

Answer 1

MLaw, But doesn't the law have to have been already passed and taken affect before a citizen can challenge it?

If I remember correctly, I think this question was how can he stop a law from passing into law.

My guess would be to write your state representatives and try to form a lobby group or picket group to attract media attention.

Answer 2

If you are in the US; and if you are personally economically damaged by the law, you may have standing to challenge the law on constitutional (either state or US) grounds. Bear in mind, such challenges are usually supported by political or special interest groups who have a lot at stake. A constitutional challenge to a statute is a very expensive undertaking.

Edit to Orzoff -- he said "keep a law from coming into affect." [sic]. I inferred that meant a law already passed. One way is a constitutional challenge seeking a court injunction against enforcement.

Answer 3

the house or the senate can vote against it or the president can veteo the law and you can start a petition and theres some others but i cant think of them right now.

Answer 4

You can't. I'm speaking about the UK but you can form a lobby group to put pressure on Parliament and that's about it