Posts tagged "politics"

Mar 21, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Winkekatze24

Winkekatzen, die über das Internet ansteuerbar sind und per Knopfdruck alle auf einmal winken und mit den Augen leuchten.

Mar 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: March 21, 1989

3/21/1989: Texas v. Johnson is argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: March 21, 1989 appeared first on Reason.com.

Mar 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Mar 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Elon Musk Wins Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Someone Musk Allegedly Misidentified in X Post

From today's Texas Court of Appeals decision in Musk v. Brody, decided by Chief Justice (retired) J. Woodfin Jones, joined… The post Elon Musk Wins Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Someone Musk Allege...

Mar 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

First Amendment Precludes Title VI Liability for Harsh Anti-Israel Speech at Art Institute of Chicago

A short excerpt from the long decision in Canel v. Art Institute of Chicago, decided yesterday by Judge Georgia Alexakis… The post First Amendment Precludes Title VI Liability for Harsh Anti-Israel...

Mar 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Delilah and Me

Back in 2002, I heard a great question, from Betchen and Paul Barber: Who cut off Samson's hair? Of course… The post Delilah and Me appeared first on Reason.com.

Mar 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Sam Altman's Defamation and Abuse of Process Case Against Sister Can Go Forward

From Judge Zachary Bluestone (E.D. Mo.) in Altman v. Altman, the factual allegations (and of course at this point they… The post Sam Altman's Defamation and Abuse of Process Case Against Sister Can...

Mar 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Judge Blocks Lawyer's Distribution of Animation That Allegedly Shows "Uncommanded Discharge" of Sig Sauer Pistol

"This Animation is literally false as a factual matter," the judge concludes, issuing a permanent injunction against the use of the animation for advertising purposes.

Mar 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Civil unrest, true threats, and South Carolina receptions.

Mar 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

My New Liberalism.Org Article on How "Immigration Restrictions Restrict Americans' Liberties"

Liberalism.Org is a new initiative established by the Institute for Humane Studies.

Mar 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Court Declines Pro Se Litigant's Request for Certain Disability Accommodations

From Judge John Tuchi's order last week in Doe v. City of Scottsdale (D. Ariz.): Plaintiff filed a motion for… The post Court Declines Pro Se Litigant's Request for Certain Disability Accommodation...

Mar 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

$10K Fine for Lawyer Who Filed Brief Apparently Containing Many Hallucinations

From Doiban v. Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Comm'n, decided by Oregon Court of Appeals Judge Scott Shorr, joined by Judges… The post $10K Fine for Lawyer Who Filed Brief Apparently Containing Many Hall...

Mar 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Andrew Kent on the Alien Enemies Act

His work further demonstrates that the AEA cannot be used in response to illegal migration or drug smuggling, but only when there is a military attack.

Mar 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: March 20, 1854

3/20/1854: The Republican Party is founded. President Abraham Lincoln would be elected President on the Republican ticket six years later… The post Today in Supreme Court History: March 20, 1854 ap...

Mar 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Mar 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

For Staten Island, The Interim Docket Is The Final Docket

After the Supreme Court grants an emergency stay, the plaintiffs dismiss the case with prejudice.

Mar 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

In Memoriam: John J. Park, Jr.

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend and colleague, Jack Park. I pass along this remembrance from… The post In Memoriam: John J. Park, Jr. appeared first on Reason.com.

Mar 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"University of Regina Prof '… Was Not a Pretendian,' Says Judge" in Defamation Case Brought by the Professor

An interesting story from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Candace Maracle); a brief excerpt (though the whole story is worth reading):… The post "University of Regina Prof '… Was Not a Prete...

Mar 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Canceling Cesar Chavez And More

Cesar Chavez is not a person I knew a lot about. I am generally familiar with his leadership of migrant… The post Canceling Cesar Chavez And More appeared first on Reason.com.

Mar 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Delaware Court Refuses to Ban Father's Social-Media Posts About "any Family Court Litigation, [Mother], and Their Child"

From Delaware Family Court Judge Eliza Hirst's order in M— R— v. C— H—, decided Mar. 4 but just posted… The post Delaware Court Refuses to Ban Father's Social-Media Posts About "any Family Court Li...