The resolution acknowledges the sovereignty of the State of West Virginia and its authority to govern matters that affect its residents, as supported by the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It emphasizes that powers not explicitly granted to the federal government are reserved for the states and the people, asserting that any judicial ruling that limits the state's authority to govern is unconstitutional and invalid. The resolution also references the Declaration of Independence and the views of President James Madison, reinforcing the idea that the power of governance derives from the consent of the governed.

Furthermore, the resolution declares that the State of West Virginia recognizes no judicial authority that denies its standing in matters impacting its citizens. It asserts that any attempts to restrict the state's standing are illegal and constitute an infringement on the sovereignty of both the people and the state. This resolution serves as a formal statement of West Virginia's commitment to uphold its rights and responsibilities in governance, as well as to protect the interests of its residents against perceived encroachments by the federal judiciary.