Posts tagged "politics"

Jun 25, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Academic Freedom Podcast Returns

Conversation with Brian Soucek about his book, institutional neutrality, and DEI

Jun 25, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Mayor and Fire Chief Calling Union Leaders "Punk Ass White Boys" and "Racist" Was Labor Law Violation

From the Ohio State Employment Relations Board in In re City of Youngstown, decided in December by Chair W. Craig… The post Mayor and Fire Chief Calling Union Leaders "Punk Ass White Boys" and "Rac...

Jun 25, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 25, 1997

6/25/1997: City of Boerne v. Flores is decided.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 25, 1997 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 25, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Jun 24, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

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…bi-ing aua gest todäi.

Jun 24, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

The Fourth Amendment and the Color-Blind Constitution

A tale of two doctrines.

Jun 24, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Did Justice Jackson Lose The Majority In Landor To Justice Gorsuch?

I think Gorsuch was able to flip the majority and place the Court back on the path to policing the scope of the spending power and the Necessary and Proper Clause.

Jun 24, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

D.C. Circuit Rejects Challenge to Trump Administration Expedited Removal Policy (Is an En Banc Petition to Follow?)

Is the D.C. Circuit willing to allow "conservative" panel decisions on hot-button issues to stand? And is en banc review more than a way to ensure further review at One First Street?

Jun 24, 2026 from The Jaxson

Jacksonville’s working waterfront in 1930

Today, the Jaxson takes a look into the working waterfront history of Jacksonville’s urban core. Produced by the Jacksonville Port Bureau and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, this collection o...

Jun 24, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 24, 2013

6/24/2013: Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin I is decided.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 24, 2013 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 24, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Jun 23, 2026 from Palladium

War by Other Means

Robotic warfare is shifting the source of state power away from citizens to firms. The transition will produce a new social contract. The post War by Other Means appeared first on Palladium.

Jun 23, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Authorship Predictions For The Remaining Cases

Today was a busy day at the Court. The Justices handed down five opinions, though none were major. I've read… The post Authorship Predictions For The Remaining Cases appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 23, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Fair Market Value Compensation for Takings is Often too Little, not too Much

Fair market value often fails to fully compensate property owners for their losses. This makes the Supreme Court's recent decision allowing compensation below fair market value even worse.

Jun 23, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Cisco Slams The Door on ATS, and Perhaps All Other, Implied Causes of Action

A scholarly opinion from Justice Barrett with some punchy lines.

Jun 23, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Supreme Court Issues Terrible Takings Decision in Pung v. Isabella County

The Court ruled that local goverments may pay compensation far below fair market value for property seized in tax foreclosures.

Jun 23, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 23, 1987

6/23/1987: South Dakota v. Dole is decided.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 23, 1987 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 23, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Jun 22, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

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Ist HTTP/3 für dieses Blog schneller als 1.1 oder 2?

Jun 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Federal Court Strikes Down Immigration-Related Subpoenas of Minnesota Officials on Anti-Commandeering Grounds

The court ruled the subpoenas were part of an unconstitutional effort to coerce Minnesota state and local governments into giving up their immigration "sanctuary" policies.