Posts tagged "politics"

Jun 23, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Cisco Slams The Door on ATS, and Perhaps All Other, Implied Causes of Action

A scholarly opinion from Justice Barrett with some punchy lines.

Jun 23, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Supreme Court Issues Terrible Takings Decision in Pung v. Isabella County

The Court ruled that local goverments may pay compensation far below fair market value for property seized in tax foreclosures.

Jun 23, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 23, 1987

6/23/1987: South Dakota v. Dole is decided.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 23, 1987 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 23, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

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Jun 22, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

HTTP/3 stats

Ist HTTP/3 für dieses Blog schneller als 1.1 oder 2?

Jun 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Federal Court Strikes Down Immigration-Related Subpoenas of Minnesota Officials on Anti-Commandeering Grounds

The court ruled the subpoenas were part of an unconstitutional effort to coerce Minnesota state and local governments into giving up their immigration "sanctuary" policies.

Jun 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Settlement as to "California Law Prohibiting Anyone from Sharing Lawfully Obtained Information About Sealed Arrest Records"

From FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) today: In a win for press freedom rights and free expression,… The post Settlement as to "California Law Prohibiting Anyone from Shar...

Jun 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

How To Assess AI-Aided Students?

We need to reconsider oral evaluations.

Jun 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

My Grandfather's Account of the Early Days of Germany's Attack on the Soviet Union in World War II

Today is the 85th anniversary of that momentous event.

Jun 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Compendium of Writings About Birthright Citizenship

Links to my writings on this important issue about to be decided by the Supreme Court.

Jun 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

What Did Professor Barrett Think About Smith?

Justice Barrett's views on the Supreme Court's supervisory power were set two decades ago; what about her views on the Free Exercise Clause?

Jun 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Independent Journalist's Lawsuit Against West Texas County Can Go Forward, Recommends Magistrate Judge

The case is mostly about photography restrictions and false arrest, but the plaintiffs also allegedly "discussed playing Disney music during public meetings to prevent Flash—through copyright restr...

Jun 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Nassau County (N.Y.) Buffer Zone Outside Houses of Worship Struck Down

Nassau County's Religious Safety Act "makes it unlawful for any person to," "from one hour before to one hour after… The post Nassau County (N.Y.) Buffer Zone Outside Houses of Worship Struck Down ...

Jun 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Justice Scalia's Message To Law School Faculty

I heard Justice Scalia bestow this wisdom in 2013, and never forgot it.

Jun 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 22, 1992

6/22/1992: R.A.V. v. City of St. Paul is decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 22, 1992 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

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Jun 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 21, 1989

6/21/1989: Texas v. Johnson is decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 21, 1989 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

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Jun 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 20, 1837

6/20/1837: Justice David Josiah Brewer's birthday. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 20, 1837 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

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