Posts tagged "politics"

Feb 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"Our Founders Understood That Men Are Not Angels, and We Disregard That Insight at Our Peril When …"

"we allow the few (or the one) to aggrandize their power based on loose or uncertain authority."

Feb 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Supreme Court Decides Our Tariff Case - and We Won!

In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize tariffs.

Feb 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

S. Ct.'s Tariff Opinion Now Available

Read it here. I'm just starting it. From the syllabus (which is not a part of the Court's opinion, but… The post S. Ct.'s Tariff Opinion Now Available appeared first on Reason.com.

Feb 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Testimony on Anti-Semitism on College Campuses and the First Amendment

I testified on the subject yesterday, together with other leading scholars, such as Michael Dorf (Cornell), Benjamin Eidelson (Harvard), and… The post U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Testimony on A...

Feb 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Tomorrow Is National Legislator Integrity Day

Or so I've decided to call it, in honor of the 225th anniversary of the vote on renewing the Sedition Act of 1798.

Feb 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: February 20, 1933

2/20/1933: The 21st Amendment is submitted to the states. The post Today in Supreme Court History: February 20, 1933 appeared first on Reason.com.

Feb 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Feb 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Second Amendment Roundup: Bruen's Citations on Sensitive Places

Enhanced government security is required when a location is made a gun free zone.

Feb 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

No Pseudonymity for Defendant in Computer Fraud and Abuse Act / Trade Secrets Case

From Grow Universe Inc. v. Doe, decided Friday by Judge Gregory Woods (S.D.N.Y.): Plaintiff filed this action on March 5,… The post No Pseudonymity for Defendant in Computer Fraud and Abuse Act / T...

Feb 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

My New Dispatch Article, "In Defense of Sanctuary Cities"

It explains how sanctuary policies are justified on both constitutional and moral grounds.

Feb 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Harlan Virtual Supreme Court Semifinalists

Fourteen teams of high school students presented oral arguments in the case of Patriots v. Loyalists.

Feb 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Teacher's First Amendment Claim Related to Sharing "What Is Privilege?" Post Can Go Forward

"Superintendent Hamlet testified that Defendants viewed the Privilege Post as a criticism of the Black Lives Matter ... movement. He did not think such criticism was valid and believed criticism of...

Feb 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: February 19, 1942

2/19/1942: President Roosevelt issues Executive Order 9066. The Supreme Court would consider the constitutionality of this Executive Order in Korematsu… The post Today in Supreme Court History: Feb...

Feb 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Feb 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

SCOTUS Modifies Rule 29, Paper Briefs Can Be Filed Three Days After Timely Electronic Submission

This rule change effectively gives parties at least one more day to work on briefs, and make corrections.

Feb 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

No First Amendment Right to Force Government to Provide Live Feed of Macaques in Government Lab

  From People for Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. v. Nat'l Inst. of Mental Health, decided last week by Judge… The post No First Amendment Right to Force Government to Provide Live Feed of Macaq...

Feb 18, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Sonnenuntergang und Schleimpilz

Ein Arbeitskollege von mir hat eine Sonnenuntergangs-/aufgangssimulation programmiert. Und eine Schleimpilzsimulation.

Feb 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Free Speech Unmuted: Student Speech, Threats, and the First Amendment

When can a public university punish a student for speech that includes violent references, and that frightens some people, but… The post Free Speech Unmuted: Student Speech, Threats, and the First ...

Feb 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

NYU Democracy Project Article on How to "Strengthen Democracy by Empowering People to Vote with their Feet"

It is part of their series of essays addressing issues facing American democracy.

Feb 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Should A Federal Judge Be Remembered For "Champion[ing] the Underdog and the Uncelebrated"?

I would think judges should be remembered for treating all parties equally under the law.