Posts tagged "politics"

Jun 04, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Trump's Dubious New Section 301 Tariffs

They appear to be yet another illegal power grab, one that should be challenged in court.

Jun 03, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lighthiser v. Trump Kids' Climate Suit

Yet another federal court opinion dismissing constitutional climate change claims.

Jun 03, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Slush Fund, We Hardly Knew Ye

I have bad news for the Acting Attorney General: This shitshow is not going away any time soon.

Jun 03, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Rollenspielszenen: Journal-Eintrag

Siobhans Eintrag in ihr Journal: „Heute werde ich nicht das System stürzen, und das ist ok.“

Jun 03, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Ninth Circuit on AI Hallucinations

Some excerpts from today's long opinion in LNU v. Blanche, decided by the Ninth Circuit by Judge Richard Paez, Carlos… The post Ninth Circuit on AI Hallucinations appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 03, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

The Supreme Court For The First Time Refers To Our "Colorblind Constitution"

130 years later, Justice Harlan's Plessy dissent is now the "supreme law of the land."

Jun 03, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Influencer's Nondefamatory Service Review Could Be Aiding and Abetting of Defamatory Comments

From Auto Junction Inc v. Kaluzhin, 2024 WL 7050639, decided Oct. 8, 2024 by Arizona Superior Court (Maricopa County) Judge… The post Influencer's Nondefamatory Service Review Could Be Aiding and A...

Jun 03, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

No Sealing of Expired Harassment Restraining Order

From the May 26 decision in Hayne v. Akoto, by Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Elizabeth G. Bentley, joined by… The post No Sealing of Expired Harassment Restraining Order appeared first on Reason...

Jun 03, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

More on Birthright Citizenship and Intellectual Diversity Mandates

Final articles now in "print"

Jun 03, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Pre-Judgment Attachment in Libel Cases

An interesting remedy that I've seen a few cases; here is the most recent one, Hussain v. Quraishi, decided May… The post Pre-Judgment Attachment in Libel Cases appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 03, 2026 from The Jaxson

Visions of Vibrancy: St. Petersburg

The Jaxson Magazine takes a visual walk through one of Florida's most vibrant downtowns: St. Petersburg -

Jun 03, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 3, 1918

6/3/1918: Hammer v. Dagenhart decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 3, 1918 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 03, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Jun 03, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

The Supreme Court Reverses Inferior Court Supremacy In Alabama

Alabama has no obligation to follow a vacated order, and had every right to challenge a district court's order until it is settled by the Supreme Court.

Jun 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Where Have All the Good Lawyers Gone?

How did an immunity for Trump sneak into Slushfundgate?

Jun 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Free Speech Unmuted: The First Amendment and Privacy Rights

Jane Bambauer and I explore the uneasy collision between free speech and privacy law—from anonymous pamphlets and wiretaps to revenge porn, hidden cameras, Hulk Hogan, and whether anyone truly owns...

Jun 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Protecting Group Flying "8647" Flag

The flag, in context, likely doesn't fit within the First Amendment exception for true threats of illegal conduct or incitement of illegal conduct.

Jun 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Protecting Group Flying "8647" Flag

The flag, in context, likely doesn't fit within the First Amendment exception for true threats of illegal conduct or incitement of illegal conduct. [UPDATE: I had originally called this a prelimina...

Jun 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Eventually, the Steam Drill Always Wins: "Law Professors Prefer AI Over Peer Answers"

From a draft by Stanford law professor Julian Nyarko and others: We conducted a blinded evaluation of short-answer tutoring in… The post Eventually, the Steam Drill Always Wins: "Law Professors Pre...

Jun 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Upcoming Speaking Engagements - Summer 2026

Ilya Somin's upcoming speaking engagements for the summer of 2026. Most are free and open to the public.