Posts tagged "politics"

Apr 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Ninth Circuit Dismisses Kids Climate Case Against Discounting in Cost-Benefit Analysis

The kids climate cases continue to have standing problems in federal court.

Apr 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Massachusetts High Court: Claim Against Meta for Alleged Addiction of Children Can Go Forward Notwithstanding § 230

The court doesn't decide whether Meta actually violated state law, or whether it may have a First Amendment defense; those decisions will be made later in the case.

Apr 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Allegations of Conspiracy Between Univ. of S. Florida and Jewish Groups, Brought by Students for Democratic Society Chapter, Rejected

"In essence, the plaintiffs argue that every time a Jew or Jewish organization contributes to (in this instance) a public university and that university, acting under established policy, discipline...

Apr 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: April 10, 1967

4/10/1967: Loving v. Virginia argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 10, 1967 appeared first on Reason.com.

Apr 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Apr 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Justice Sotomayor Opens Up About Her Colleagues

She blames her colleagues for the emergency docket situation, and faults Justice Kavanaugh for not knowing people who earn an hourly wage.

Apr 09, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Did the Solicitor General Misrepresent Flournoy Article in Birthright Citizenship Oral Argument

It is often useful to consult the original source.

Apr 09, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

There Is No Constitutional Right to Possess a Cell Phone in Class"

"Furthermore, to temporarily deprive a student of his cell phone during a class or a test and return it to them after the class or test is completed (or even at the conclusion of the school day) is...

Apr 09, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Justice John Marshall Harlan's Lecture Notes On Wong Kim Ark

An excerpt from my 2013 co-authored article on Harlan's constitutional law lectures.

Apr 09, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

The Birthright Citizenship Question that Stumped the Solicitor General

It was surprising that the Solicitor General did not appear to have thought much legislative power under Section 5.

Apr 09, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Upcoming Visiting Position at University of Virginia

I will be a Visiting Professor at the University of VIrginia School of Law during the Fall 2026 semester.

Apr 09, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"The First Tell Was the File Name of the Principal Brief: 'Cocounsel Skill Results'"

From Friday's Sixth Circuit decision in U.S. v. Farris, by Judges Eric Clay, Julia Gibbons, and Whitney Hermandorfer: Howe [a… The post "The First Tell Was the File Name of the Principal Brief: 'Co...

Apr 09, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: April 9, 1923

4/9/1923: Adkins v. Children's Hospital decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 9, 1923 appeared first on Reason.com.

Apr 09, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Apr 09, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Second Amendment Roundup: U.S. Supports Rehearing in D.C. Magazine Ban Case

The issue is whether the invalid magazine ban infects the registration-licensing convictions.

Apr 08, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

D.C. Circuit Declines to Stay Department of War's "Supply-Chain Risk" Designation of Claude

From today's order by Judges Karen LeCraft Henderson, Gregory Katsas, and Neomi Rao in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Dep't of… The post D.C. Circuit Declines to Stay Department of War's "Supply-Chain Risk"...

Apr 08, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" / Convicted Murderer Caleb McGillvary Loses Defamation Case Against Rolling Stone

From yesterday's opinion in McGillvary v. Rolling Stone, LLC, by Judges Richard Wesley, Richard Sullivan, and Steven Menashi: McGillvary alleges… The post "Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" / Convicted ...

Apr 08, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Free Speech Unmuted: Speech, Not "Conduct": Supreme Court Rules on Conversion Talk Therapy

Jane Bambauer and I analyze the Supreme Court's new Chiles v. Salazar decision, which struck down (by an 8-1 vote)… The post Free Speech Unmuted: Speech, Not "Conduct": Supreme Court Rules on Conve...

Apr 08, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

My Interview with Peter Canellos, Author Of "Sam Alito and the Triumph of the Conservative Legal Movement"

Eleven questions on YLS, SG, OLC, DNJ, CA3, GWB, and SCOTUS.

Apr 08, 2026 from Palladium

The Total Art of Flat Design

The digital era has brought about a flattening of art and culture, creating a world where depth and texture have become transgressive. The post The Total Art of Flat Design appeared first on Pallad...