Posts tagged "politics"

Jun 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Is the Endangered Species Act Being Used to Commandeer State Governments?

A webinar discussion of whether we are seeing conservation commandeering.

Jun 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 6, 2005

6/6/2005: Gonzales v. Raich is decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 6, 2005 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 06, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Tippfehler: Hinweise erwünscht

Wenn ihr Tippfehler in meinen Artikeln entdeckt, kontaktiert mich gerne dazu, ich werde sie korrigieren.

Jun 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Jun 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Bernie Sanders' Dangerous and Unconstitutional Plan to Expropriate AI Firms

The plan to seize 50% of AI firms' stock violates the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment. It would also create dangerous government control over a vital industry, in ways similar to Trump's poli...

Jun 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Court Dismisses Fraud Claim Against N.Y. Times Over "Young, Old, and Sick Starve to Death in Gaza" Photo

Among other things, plaintiff failed to allege "that the alleged fraudulent conduct induced ... the plaintiff into purchasing merchandise."

Jun 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Plaintiff Too Small to Challenge President Trump's Practice of Targeting Law Firms He Dislikes

From Judge Nathaniel Gorton (D. Mass.) today in Larrabee v. Trump: J. Whitfield Larrabee …. alleges that since taking office,… The post Plaintiff Too Small to Challenge President Trump's Practice o...

Jun 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

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

Bleak House, wellness checks, and forfeiture interrogatories.

Jun 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Texas Age Verification / Parental Consent Requirements for App Stores Likely Constitutional, Fifth Circuit Holds

From Students Engaged in Advancing Texas v. Paxton, decided yesterday by the Fifth Circuit (Judges Jerry Smith and Andrew Oldham):… The post Texas Age Verification / Parental Consent Requirements f...

Jun 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"The TQ+ Threat To LGB Rights"

From Andrew Sullivan (The Weekly Dish): Governor Kathy Hochul has a decision to make by June 12. The New York… The post "The TQ+ Threat To LGB Rights" appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Congress Needs To Investigate Judge Who Lied About Having Sex With Police Officer

[This essay is co-authored with Professor Arthur Hellman and Gabe Roth, Executive Director of Fix the Court. Their biographies are… The post Congress Needs To Investigate Judge Who Lied About Havin...

Jun 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Youth Climate Plaintiffs Challenge Endangerment Repeal on Religious Liberty Grounds

Constitutional climate litigation seems to know no bounds.

Jun 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

A Rare Summary Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff in Libel Case

From Judge David Leibowitz (S.D. Fla.) in Mosler v. Wagner; plaintiff Warren Mosler is a hedge fund executive, author on… The post A Rare Summary Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff in Libel Case appear...

Jun 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Plaintiffs Lack Standing to Sue over Notre Dame Law Clinic's Filing Amicus Brief Condemning China's Actions Towards Uyghurs

The plaintiffs had asked for (among other things) "$1.00 as an apology to every Chinese people live in mainland China, total $1.41 billion."

Jun 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 5, 1916

6/5/1916: Justice Louis Brandeis takes the oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 5, 1916 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Jun 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Sam Bray's VC Post Cited by Justice Thomas's Opinion Today in Sripetch v. SEC

Congratulations to Sam, for having a total of six of his works cited in the same opinion. Counting all American… The post Sam Bray's VC Post Cited by Justice Thomas's Opinion Today in Sripetch v. S...

Jun 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Second Annual Aspiring Free Speech Scholars Workshop

Second Annual Aspiring Free Speech Scholars Workshop jointly sponsored by the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (ASU) and the… The post Second Annual Aspiring Free Speech Scholars Workshop appeare...

Jun 04, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Kann die AI-Blase bitte endlich platzen?

Wo bleibt das lange angekündigte Platzen der AI-Blase? Ich brauche es dringend!

Jun 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

CJ Roberts Agrees with AT&T and Verizon, But Rules For FCC

The SG flipped positions on appeal, and the Chief Justice whips up a blue plate special to deny the carriers a refund.