Posts tagged "politics"

Jul 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Deliberately Arming Oneself to Answer Door to Police May Be "Privileged" Against "Obstructing Official Business" Prosecution

But I wouldn't recommend it.

Jul 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

How Did Support for International Humanitarian Law and Norms Morph into Support for Hamas and its Goals?

At his Substack, Shany Mor reflects on the revealed preferences since 10/7 of the Western NGOS, individuals, and governmental institutions… The post How Did Support for International Humanitarian L...

Jul 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Odd January 6 Trial Follow-On: Copying Expert's Report from Another Case, to File It in Your Case, May Infringe Copyright

From Olson v. McBride Law Firm, PLLC, decided yesterday by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald (S.D.N.Y.); seems correct to me: In… The post Odd January 6 Trial Follow-On: Copying Expert's Report from Anoth...

Jul 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: July 22, 1937

7/22/1937: The Senate voted down President Roosevelt's Court-Packing plan, 70-20. The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 22, 1937 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jul 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Jul 22, 2026 from The Jaxson

Let’s Get Back to the Basics at JTA

CEO Nat Ford’s departure is an opportunity to rethink what works and retire what doesn’t. -

Jul 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Fired U.S. Attorney In Washington Files Case That Should Overrule Whatever Remains Of Morrison v. Olson

Justice Scalia was right. Federal courts should not be allowed to appoint federal prosecutors who cannot be fired.

Jul 22, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"So You're About to Start Law School"

A video lecture for entering 1Ls.

Jul 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Chief Justice Roberts Broke The Fourth Wall in Cook

This unusual opinion suggests something happened behind the scenes over the past ten months.

Jul 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

I've Seen Fake Cites on Both Sides Now (II)

From Evans v. Robertson, decided today by Judge Judith Levy (E.D. Mich.) (for the original on the Magistrate Judge's September… The post I've Seen Fake Cites on Both Sides Now (II) appeared first o...

Jul 21, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Den Button neu erfinden

Was muss man machen, um mit Javascript und HTML aus generischen Elementen einen Button zusammenzusetzen?

Jul 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Supreme Court Will Consider Excessive Fines Clause Asset Forfeiture Case

It will review Alaska's confiscation of a $95,000 plane arising from the pilot's illegal transportation of up to 72 cans of beer.

Jul 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Did no one else notice Justices Kagan and Barrett's Sartorial Choices?

Kagan was in red and Barrett was in blue!

Jul 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

New Academic Freedom Podcast on Pernell Decision

A conversation with a lead attorney for one of the most significant academic freedom cases in recent years

Jul 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Israel's Changing Strategic Calculus

As someone whose views once fit the description of the Oslo-and-beyond era Israeli security establishment view, I found this analysis,… The post Israel's Changing Strategic Calculus appeared first ...

Jul 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Can't Ban Parent from School Property for "Mean and Demeaning Posts" About "Opposing Student Athletes"

From Jones v. Jenkins Indep. School Dist., decided Thursday by Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove (E.D. Ky.): A public school in… The post Can't Ban Parent from School Property for "Mean and Demeaning Pos...

Jul 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: July 21, 1824

7/21/1824: Justice Stanley Matthews's birthday. The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 21, 1824 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jul 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Jul 21, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Trump Plans to Impose New Illegal Tariffs on Canada

The 50% tariffs on many Canadian imports are based on the long-defunct Section 338 of the notorious Smoot-Hawley tariff act.

Jul 20, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Contradictions of Socialist Prison Abolitionism

Many "democratic socialists" want to abolish prisons. But this is in conflict with their objective of making many more activities illegal.