Posts tagged "politics"

Apr 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

My Amicus Brief in the Geofence Warrant Case, United States v. Chatrie

The case will be argued April 27th.

Apr 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

A new report on section 702 of FISA from the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board

Just in time for a Congressional vote this month on reauthorization of the vital intelligence program

Apr 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Claim That "100% Real Chocolate" Can't Include "Soy Lecithin and Natural Flavors" "Is Half-Baked, and Is 100% Dismissed"

From Foster v. Nestle USA, Inc., decided Tuesday by Judge Steven Seeger (N.D. Ill.): Stephanie Foster has a sweet tooth,… The post Claim That "100% Real Chocolate" Can't Include "Soy Lecithin and N...

Apr 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Firing of Georgetown Administrator for Old "Hate for Zio Bitches" Posts

From Judge Christopher Cooper's opinion Tuesday in Johnson v. Georgetown Univ. (D.D.C.): Plaintiff Aneesa Johnson, an African American and Muslim… The post Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Firing of Geor...

Apr 02, 2026 from Palladium

Think Tanks Have Defeated Democracy

Think tanks and nonprofit advocacy have replaced citizen-driven political parties. Voters have lost their voice as a result. The post Think Tanks Have Defeated Democracy appeared first on Palladium.

Apr 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

A Short Take on Chiles v. Salazar

Another religious freedom case in a free speech guise

Apr 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: April 2, 1980

4/2/1980: Justice Stanley Forman Reed dies. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 2, 1980 appeared first on Reason.com.

Apr 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Apr 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

If Chiles Was So Lopsided, Why Did The Court Deny Cert In Tingley?

The legal landscape for transgender cases has changed since 2023.

Apr 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Edited Version of Chiles v. Salazar for Barnett/Blackman supplement

I have finished editing Chiles v. Salazar for the Barnett/Blackman supplement. This is a fascinating case. Based on the lopsided 8-1 vote,… The post Edited Version of Chiles v. Salazar for Barnett/...

Apr 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Justice Barrett, Slavery, and Birthright Citizenship

Justice Barrett raised a crucial issue in today's birthright citizenship oral argument. Trump's Solicitor General gave an inaccurate response.

Apr 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Accusation of "Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence" for Allegedly Nonconsensually Posting Bondage Pictures May Be Defamatory

"Doe's assertion that distribution of intimate photos without consent has been considered sexual abuse and sexual violence, and therefore, his website is truthful ... presents factual issues, the r...

Apr 01, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Aprilscherz: wackeln

Heute hat mein Blog als Aprilscherz gewackelt.

Apr 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Conspiracy Lawsuit Against National Students for Justice in Palestine Parent Organization Can Go Forward

From yesterday's opinion by Judge Andrew Carter (S.D.N.Y.) in Horowitz v. AJP Educ. Found., Inc., the plaintiff's allegations: Horowitz is… The post Conspiracy Lawsuit Against National Students for...

Apr 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

April 1, 2026

Today is a day unlike any other than I can remember. At 10:00 a.m., the Supreme Court heard oral argument… The post April 1, 2026 appeared first on Reason.com.

Apr 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Justice Harlan's Lectures Gets A Shout-Out In Birthright Citizenship Case

Justice Gorsuch twice referenced Justice Harlan's constitutional law lecture on Wong Kim Ark.

Apr 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Slavery, Birthright Citizenship, and Today's Upcoming Supreme Court Oral Argument

The administration's arguments for denying birthright ctizenship to children of undocumented immigrants are at odds with the main purpose of the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Apr 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

No Pseudonymity for Lawyer Alleging Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

From Judge Ronnie Abrams yesterday in Doe v. Legal Aid Society (S.D.N.Y.): [1.] [Pseudonymity is more justified if] the litigation… The post No Pseudonymity for Lawyer Alleging Quid Pro Quo Sexual ...

Apr 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

EEOC May Subpoena Penn's Records as to "Jewish-Related Organizations" (and Others) in Investigation of Anti-Semitic Harassment at Penn

From Judge Gerald Pappert (E.D. Pa.) yesterday in EEOC v. Univ. of Pa.: Based on public statements by the University… The post EEOC May Subpoena Penn's Records as to "Jewish-Related Organizations" ...

Apr 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: April 1, 2003

4/1/2003: Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger argued.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 1, 2003 appeared first on Reason.com.