Posts tagged "politics"

Jun 30, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Supreme Court Rules Against Trump in the Birthright Citizenship Case

The 6-3 decision is right, and a contrary ruling would have had horrific effects.

Jun 30, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

NRP Announces, and Retracts, Alito Retirement Story

There needs to be more of an explanation what happened.

Jun 30, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

NPR Announces, and Retracts, Alito Retirement Story

There needs to be more of an explanation what happened.

Jun 30, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

The Final Recap of Authorship Predictions

I correctly predicted that Coach Kavanaugh would have the transgender sports cases and the Chief would write birthright citizenship. I… The post The Final Recap of Authorship Predictions appeared f...

Jun 30, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 30, 2014

6/30/2014: Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores is decided.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 30, 2014 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 30, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Can Trump v. Slaughter be Used to Challenge the Continued Legality of Executive Agencies Congress Intended to be Independent?

If the laws requiring such agencies to be independent are unconstitutional, it may be that very existence of those agencies is also now illegal.

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Chief Justice Roberts (Likely) Ordered The Release Of Cook 30 Minutes Before He Announced It

Slaughter and Cook were bundled together, as the Chief (likely) instructed.

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Can the Supreme Court Slaughter Slaughter Without Cooking Cook?

Tensions between today's two major presidential removal power decisions.

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Court Will Hear Parental Rights Case Related to Minors Seeking "Gender-Affirming Treatment"

The Question Presented from the petition, which the Court just granted: The "interest of parents in the care, custody, and… The post Court Will Hear Parental Rights Case Related to Minors Seeking "...

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Recap of Today's Opinions and Predictions For The Final Four Cases

My predictions from last Thursday panned out well. The Chief Justice wrote the majority opinion in both Cook and Slaughter. There… The post Recap of Today's Opinions and Predictions For The Final F...

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Supreme Court Ends Agency "Independence," Save for the Federal Reserve

As expected, the Supreme Court overturns Humphrey's Executor, but reaffirms the independence of the Federal Reserve.

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Still Just Two Votes (No Evidence of More) for Overruling "Actual Malice" Test in Defamation Cases

From today's dissent from the denial of certiorari in Dershowitz v. CNN, Inc., written by Justice Thomas, joined by Justice… The post Still Just Two Votes (No Evidence of More) for Overruling "Actu...

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Congratulations to Orin Kerr, Whose Amicus Brief Was Twice Cited by the Court Today in Chatrie v. U.S.

The opinions are here. The post Congratulations to Orin Kerr, Whose Amicus Brief Was Twice Cited by the Court Today in Chatrie v. U.S. appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Christian Flight Attendants' Religious Discrimination Case Against Union Can Go Forward

As I noted this morning, on Wednesday the Ninth Circuit allowed a religious discrimination claim against Alaska Airlines to go… The post Christian Flight Attendants' Religious Discrimination Case A...

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

A New Name for ENRD at the Department of Justice

The division will be renamed the "Energy and Natural Resources Division."

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Should the Clergy-Penitent Privilege Be Abolished in Child Sexual Abuse Cases?

My new law review article defends long-standing principles: The privilege is not only constitutionally required, but it also helps to protect abuse victims by bringing sexual abuse to light.

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"Employees Actually Do Not Have the Right to Believe That LGBTQ Rights Are 'Immoral'"

The Ninth Circuit allows a religious discrimination claim against Alaska Airlines to go forward, based on its firing of Christian flight attendants who objected on a company-run intranet to the com...

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Coffee Shops and Political Combat

A controversy in Brooklyn

Jun 29, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Follow-On Libel Case Stemming from President Trump's 2023 N.Y. Civil Fraud Trial Thrown Out

From Friday's opinion of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Fredin v. Klasfeld (the opinion doesn't… The post Follow-On Libel Case Stemming from President Trump's 2023 N.Y. Civil ...