Posts tagged "politics"

Oct 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

The "Application for an Extension and the Querulous Opposition Continue the Path of Bikeshedding or … Parkinson's Law of Triviality"

From Magistrate Judge James M. Wicks (E.D.N.Y.) in Lask v. Sorid last month: ORDER granting 91 Motion for Extension of Time to… The post The "Application for an Extension and the Querulous Oppositi...

Oct 06, 2026 from Palladium

Rationalism and Divergent Sinomodernity

Why do Americans who forecast artificial intelligence capabilities misread China? The post Rationalism and Divergent Sinomodernity appeared first on Palladium.

Oct 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Amicus Brief Asking Court to Consider Lawyers' Free Speech Rights, in Eastman v. State Bar

I thought I'd pass along the amicus brief that I just filed yesterday on behalf of Prof. Rebecca Roiphe (an… The post Amicus Brief Asking Court to Consider Lawyers' Free Speech Rights, in Eastman v...

Oct 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: October 6, 2010

10/6/2010: Snyder v. Phelps is argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 6, 2010 appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Oct 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Oct 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

How Should A.I. Change Legal Scholarship—and the Job of Being a Law Professor?

A panel discussion.

Oct 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Justice Alito on Originalism

His recent Wall Street Journal column on this subject makes some interesting points, but raises more questions than answers.

Oct 05, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Rollenspielszenen: Wir streiken!

Wir überreden die Geister, sich gegen den Krarket zu stellen. Sie machen dass und gehen in Streik. Was kann da schon schiefgehen?

Oct 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"Federal Judges Receive Life Tenure—Not a Life Sentence"

"Public criticism is not for everyone. But if it's too much to take, you can always resign."

Oct 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

My New Lawfare Article on Why "The President Doesn't Have Unlimited Power to Impose Import Bans"

Many of the same constitutional and other constraints apply as with tariffs.

Oct 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Ask Jeeves

How would The Butler vote?

Oct 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

I Want It All

Occasionally, I hear people make arguments in favor of constitutional rights claims by arguing that the Constitution was set up… The post I Want It All appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Oct 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

A Response to Michael Buschbacher on Suncor Energy v. Boulder County

In which I reject the suggestion that my arguments do not support the respondent's position before the Supreme Court

Oct 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The October Term 2026 of FantasySCOTUS is now in session

Predict all of the biggest cases at the Supreme Court.

Oct 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

School Board Member's Objection to No-Indigenous-School-Team-Logos Claim Can Proceed

as a First Amendment claim, though only as to his own right to wear "Wantagh Warriors"-related gear at games and school functions.

Oct 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Denial of Pistol Permit Based on Allegedly "Unsubstantiated" Past Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Child Abuse

The government's argument, which the court apparently found persuasive: "The denial was not arbitrary but based on documented allegations, even if unsubstantiated."

Oct 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

The 15th Annual Harlan Institute Virtual Supreme Court Competition

Teams of high school students will present arguments about the constitutionality of the Texas Ten Commandments Law.

Oct 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Unpacking the Suncor Oral Argument

Two upcoming events in which I will discuss what we learned in the opening case of the Supreme Court's term.

Oct 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: October 5, 1953

10/5/1953: Chief Justice Earl Warren takes the oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 5, 1953 appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Oct 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?