Posts tagged "politics"

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.

Jun 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Will the Supreme Court Review Judge Newman's Stealth Impeachment?

The Court should grant cert on the important separation of powers issue raised by her long-running, allegedly "temporary suspension" from case assignments.

Jun 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

If Judge Ross's "Improper Sexual Activity" "Greatly Damage[s] [Her] Credibility as a Judge," Does That Satisfy the Standard for Impeachment?

Another guest post from Professor Arthur Hellman.

Jun 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

More on the Southern Poverty Law Center Allegedly Funding the American Nazi Party and Other Racists

"[The National Socialist Party of America leader] used [SPLC] donors' money to, among other things, travel to extremist rallies, host extremist rallies, donate money to leaders of other extremist o...

Jun 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Court Refuses to Release Auto-Generated Transcript in Justin Fairfax Child Custody Trial, Citing AI Transcription Errors

An interesting May 22 order from the court in the Justin Fairfax child custody trial, Fairfax v. Fairfax (Judge Timothy… The post Court Refuses to Release Auto-Generated Transcript in Justin Fairfa...

Jun 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Court Reverses Child Porn Convictions, Finding Material Was Non-Lewd Family Photos and Videos

From People v. Nichols, decided Tuesday by Justice Mark Clarke, joined by Justices John Barberis and Barry Vaughan: [The] charges… The post Court Reverses Child Porn Convictions, Finding Material W...

Jun 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 4, 1923

6/4/1923: Meyer v. Nebraska decided.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 4, 1923 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

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