Posts tagged "politics"

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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Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

The Supervisory Power Of The Supreme Court As A Form Of Virtue Signaling

Only Justice Thomas was willing to look past the difficult consequences of an appellate waiver.

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

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

Rum, time travel, and inappropriate trophies.

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

When Justice Professor Merged With Justice Barrett

Hunter presented a weird syncretism between Amy Coney Barrett's scholarship and her jurisprudence.

Jun 19, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Rollenspielszenen: Verdorben und fermentiert

Ist eine verdorbene Gottheit fermentiert? Wo ist der Unterschied? Und ist es wichtig?

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

No Right to Videorecord in Tax Collector's Office

From Patrick v. Pasco County Fla. Tax Collector, decided Tuesday by Judges Kevin Newsom, Andrew Brasher, and Frank Hull: Plaintiff… The post No Right to Videorecord in Tax Collector's Office appear...

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Fiddlers, Drunkards, Marijuana, and the Second Amendment

The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Hemani.

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Man Denied N.J. Gun Permit, Largely Based on Mental Health Records + Social Media Posts

"Petitioner's testimony confirmed his 2017 confrontation with his parents, he had authored the Reddit posts, and he had publicly uttered racial slurs and had made statements about raping women."

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Wisconsin S. Ct. Strikes Down Race-Based College Aid Program

The decision, in yesterday's Rabiebna v. Higher Ed. Aids Bd., was written by Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler, and joined by… The post Wisconsin S. Ct. Strikes Down Race-Based College Aid Program ...

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Writings on Juneteenth and its Significance for American Liberty

Compendium of links to my writings relevant the holiday celebrating the abolition of slavery.

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Guns, Aliens, Indians, Registration Numbers, and John Jay

From Craghtten v. U.S., decided Wednesday by the Ninth Circuit (Judges Kenneth Lee, Gabriel Sanchez, and Holly Thomas): Isaac Craghtten—a… The post Guns, Aliens, Indians, Registration Numbers, and ...

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

The law that Citizenship Clause litigation forgot: the 1872 Oregon Territory citizenship statute

A guest post from Elliott Wainwright.

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 19, 1992

6/19/1992: New York v. U.S. is decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 19, 1992 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

AI Agents and the CFAA: Amazon.Com Services v. Perplexity AI

Just a preliminary injunction stage, but an important case to follow.

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

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Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Who Speaks For The Majority In Hunter v. United States?

The 8-member majority split 2-3-3.

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Chief Judge Pryor's Non-Order in the Eleanor Ross Judicial Misconduct Proceedings: Why It Is So Problematic and What Might Be Done About It

A guest post from Professor Arthur Hellman.

Jun 19, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Second Amendment Roundup: Gun Ban for Pot Users Unconstitutional

Supreme Court decides 9-0 that marijuana use per se fails to support firearm prohibition.