Posts tagged "politics"

Nov 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Florida Ban on Material Support to "Domestic Terrorist Organizations" Can't Be Applied to Legal Advice to CAIR

From CAIR-Foundation, Inc. v. DeSantis Wednesday by Chief Judge Allen Winsor (N.D. Fla.): The Florida Legislature recently enacted a new… The post Florida Ban on Material Support to "Domestic Terro...

Nov 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Senator-Governor Klobuchar and the Problem of the Received Wisdom

[This post is co-authored with Professor Seth Barrett Tillman.] On November 3, 2026, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota-Democratic Party) was… The post Senator-Governor Klobuchar and the Problem...

Nov 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Man's Criticism of Nonprofit Found to Be "Harassment," Leads to Order Banning Photographing Company's Directors and Officers

From Monday's decision in Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers, Inc. v. Fenske, by Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Bratvold, joined… The post Man's Criticism of Nonprofit Found to Be "Harassment," L...

Nov 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: November 6, 1989

11/6/1989: Employment Division v. Smith argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: November 6, 1989 appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Nov 06, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Nov 05, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

*sshole

Eine Sicherherheitslücke in SSH, die aber nur in seltenen Fällen relevant ist.

Nov 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Declaratory Judgment + $275K in Attorney Fees in Settlement of N.H. "XX" Wristbands Case

The Institute for Free Speech, which litigated the case, reports on the settlement agreement: Take off the wristbands or leave.… The post Declaratory Judgment + $275K in Attorney Fees in Settlement...

Nov 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

How Trump's Undermining of the Constitution Helped Cause a "Blue Tsunami"

Trump's unconstitutional policies on tariffs, the Iran War, and immigration played a big role in his party's enormous "Blue Tsunami" election defeat.

Nov 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

May Court Order Parent to "Immediately Cease All Disparagement of" Other Parent "via Social Media"?

An appellate court orders a trial court to consider whether such an order is consistent with the First Amendment.

Nov 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

First Circuit Declines to Mandate Religious Exemptions from Public School Vaccination Requirement,

at least on an emergency basis while an appeal on the subject is pending.

Nov 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

The Death of Religion?

A new book challenges the narrative of religious decline in the US

Nov 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Lawprof's First Amendment Case Against Univ. of Kentucky, and a Case's "Journey so Circuitous it Would Make a Baggins Blush"

From Judge Benjamin Beaton Tuesday in Woodcock v. Capilouto (W.D. Ky.): Ramsi Woodcock, a tenured University of Kentucky law professor,… The post Lawprof's First Amendment Case Against Univ. of Ken...

Nov 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: November 5, 1917

11/5/1917: Buchanan v. Warley decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: November 5, 1917 appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Nov 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Nov 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"The Time, the Opportunity, and the Need to Reclaim the Republican Party from Trump and Trumpism"

I thought I'd pass along this smart and readable analysis from Bill Otis (Ringside at the Reckoning); as I've mentioned… The post "The Time, the Opportunity, and the Need to Reclaim the Republican ...

Nov 05, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Don't Expect a Lame-Duck Supreme Court Vacancy (But There Are Other Nominations to Consider)

Both the NYT and Bloomberg reports that Justice Alito still intends to finish out the current Supreme Court term.

Nov 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

No Problem with Recognizing Islamic Talaq Divorce from Dubai, When Wife Didn't Want to Stay Married

From Schultz v. Stevenson, decided today by California Court of Appeal Judges Peter Krause, Shama Hakim Mesiwala, and Stacy Boulware… The post No Problem with Recognizing Islamic Talaq Divorce from...

Nov 04, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Neue APOD API

Die API für das Astronomical Picture of the Day der NASA hat sich geändert.

Nov 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"The 'Birds Aren't Real' Guy Was Just a Little Ahead of the Curve"

A nice post title from Prof. Glenn Reynolds (InstaPundit), linking to the article "Drones built to look like birds evaded… The post "The 'Birds Aren't Real' Guy Was Just a Little Ahead of the Curve...

Nov 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Fifth Circuit on Pseudonymity of Libel Defendant (Who Claims She Was Sexually Assaulted)

From Doe v. Roe, decided today by Fifth Circuit Judges Jennifer Walker Elrod, Carolyn Dineen King, and Carl Stewart: After… The post Fifth Circuit on Pseudonymity of Libel Defendant (Who Claims She...