Posts tagged "politics"

Aug 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Reminder: Second Annual Aspiring Free Speech Scholars Workshop

We've already received several submissions, but you can submit until August 16. Don't worry if the article draft isn't fully polished, or even if some portions are incomplete; we're reviewing draft...

Aug 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Suspending College Student for Saying Man Who Insulted Her "Needa Get Blasted" + Having Posted Shooting Range Video (Year Before) Violated First Amendment

Some excerpts from today's long opinion by Judge Joseph Dawson, III (D.S.C.) in Lemoine v. Horry Georgetown Tech. Coll.: On… The post Suspending College Student for Saying Man Who Insulted Her "Nee...

Aug 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

No Pseudonymity for Autistic Ex-Judge-Candidate, Alleging Failure to Accommodate Disability in Bar Investigation

From a decision last Tuesday in Doe v. Florida Bar by Magistrate Judge Robert Norway (M.D. Fla.): Plaintiff argues that… The post No Pseudonymity for Autistic Ex-Judge-Candidate, Alleging Failure t...

Aug 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"A Tale of Two Chiefs"

"This tale of two chiefs depends entirely on whether Roberts determines the decision will lead to the best of times or the worst of times. If the Chief fears rough roads ahead, less will be decided."

Aug 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Design Defect Claim That Sig Sauer Fired Without Trigger Pull Not Necessarily Blocked by Second Amendment

From Judge Thomas Thrash (N.D. Ga.) Friday in Harvard v. Sig Sauer, Inc.; note that Harvard is just plaintiff's last… The post Design Defect Claim That Sig Sauer Fired Without Trigger Pull Not Nece...

Aug 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss Case Against Southern Poverty Law Center

The court rejects the argument that the prosecution should be dismissed on the grounds that it's "vindictive."

Aug 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

No Qualified Immunity When Government Official Allegedly Deleted Comments Based on Viewpoint

From Thursday's Schulte v. Leners, decided by Judge Frank Easterbrook, joined by Judges Doris Pryor and Joshua Kolar: Elizabeth Schulte… The post No Qualified Immunity When Government Official Alle...

Aug 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: August 10, 1993

8/10/1993: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 10, 1993 appeared first on Reason.com.

Aug 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

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Aug 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Second Amendment Roundup: $0 Tax Left NFA with No Constitutional Basis

Northern District of Texas decides that registration requirements for non-taxed NFA firearms are no longer grounded in Congress’ power to lay and collect taxes.

Aug 09, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Some Tentatively Final Thoughts on Substack

I appreciate the emails I received from my two posts on starting a Substack. I am also grateful to David… The post Some Tentatively Final Thoughts on Substack appeared first on Reason.com.

Aug 09, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: August 9, 1974

8/9/1974: President Richard Nixon resigns from office, President Gerald Ford takes oath of office. The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 9, 1974 appeared first on Reason.com.

Aug 09, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

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Aug 08, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

New Survey Data on Public Perceptions of the Supreme Court

A detailed Marquette Law School poll finds public views of the Court are modestly negative, but most major recent decisions enjoy majority public support.

Aug 08, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Race Discrimination in Admissions Suit Against U Washington Can Go Forward

From Zhong v. Univ. of Wash. Bd. of Regents, decided yesterday by Judge James Robart (W.D. Wash.): This civil rights action… The post Race Discrimination in Admissions Suit Against U Washington Can...

Aug 08, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Mein digitaler Garten

Ich habe mir einen kleinen digitalen Garten angelegt.

Aug 08, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: August 8, 2009

8/8/2009: Justice Sonia Sotomayor takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 8, 2009 appeared first on Reason.com.

Aug 08, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

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Aug 07, 2026 from Palladium

How to Deal With Iran

The Iran crisis cannot be resolved without recognizing Iran’s unexpected military and technological edge. Victories can be salvaged from this dangerous stalemate. The post How to Deal With Iran app...

Aug 07, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Parents' Free Exercise Claim Against School for Referring to Student by "Preferred Name[] and Gender Pronoun[]" Can Go Forward

From Judge Paul Maloney (W.D. Mich.) in Mead v. Rockford Public School Dist.: Dan and Jennifer Mead have a child,… The post Parents' Free Exercise Claim Against School for Referring to Student by "...