The legal logic behind this may see lawsuits proffered on the constitutionality of imposing federal minimum wages - refighting battles won by the labor movements in the early 20th century in the hopes of overturning it in much the same way that the VRA Section 4 was overturned (claiming changed circumstances and current events highlight the lack of a need).

Of course, the facts on the ground show that there is still an ongoing need for labor and wage protections for low income workers, and that some employers continue to chafe at needing to pay their workers even a living wage. Some employers get it (Costco), but others shift the burden on to the taxpayer (Walmart, we’re looking at you).