Posts tagged "politics"

Jun 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 2, 1952

6/2/1952: Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 2, 1952 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 02, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Jun 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

My New Article Making "The Case Against Mass Deportation"

It was published on the Society for the Rule of Law's Checks and Balances substack.

Jun 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Court Upholds Dismissal of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Officer for "Crass Statements on LinkedIn" "in Uniform"

From Wenzler v. U.S. Coast Guard, decided today by Seventh Circuit Judge Michael Scudder, joined by Judges Amy St. Eve… The post Court Upholds Dismissal of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Officer for "C...

Jun 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Judge Ross Should Have Been Punished For Abdicating Her Judicial Power To Her Law Clerks

Perhaps it is common enough for Presidents to sign executive orders he does not read, or for members of Congress to vote on bills they do not read, but federal judges should aspire to a higher stan...

Jun 01, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Rollenspielszenen: Das Glitzerding in der Wand

In der Wand ist ein Glitzerding. Nini will es haben.

Jun 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Justice Thomas Faults The Court's Inconsistent Approach to Summary Reversals

This aspect of the "shadow" docket is largely ignored.

Jun 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"ICE Expected the Court to Accept … [Its] Basis for Detaining Petitioner, but Shield Its Rationale from the Court"

"Such practices are repugnant to the rule of law, and ICE is warned that further obfuscation and misuse of sealing and redaction before the undersigned will lead to sanctions against the agency."

Jun 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

The Art of the Deal cont'd, cont'd

Serious questions about Trump's scheme to get the government to (a) put $1.776 billion into a slush fund under his control, and (b) drop ALL tax claims the IRS has against him, are, I'm happy to re...

Jun 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

No Pseudonymity in Lawsuit by Inmate Who Claims Detectives Endangered Him by …

actions signaling that he might have sent law enforcement information about another inmate.

Jun 01, 2026 from The Jaxson

The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Reveals 2026 11 to Save List

The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation has announced its 2026 “11 to Save” list, recognizing 11 endangered historic sites across the state in need of advocacy and preservation. -

Jun 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

What If You Start Calling Yourself Jane Smith, and Sue as Jane Smith, Instead of Asking to Sue Under a Pseudonym?

Suing under a pseudonym can often be quite valuable to a plaintiff; for instance, someone suing over alleged mistreatment by… The post What If You Start Calling Yourself Jane Smith, and Sue as Jane...

Jun 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Conviction for Antifa Conspiracy to Riot Upheld, Despite Claim of Mental Disorder

"This is sociopolitical behavior," the trial court held, "not the behavior one would engage in when he [has PTSD]."

Jun 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: June 1, 1925

6/1/1925: Pierce v. Society of Sisters is decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 1, 1925 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jun 01, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

May 31, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"Ukraine Turns Real-Life Kills into Video Game Thrills for Drone Pilots"

"Kyiv says the Army of Drones Bonus system, in which points may be redeemed for weapons, is the first of its kind anywhere."

May 31, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Forum on "Emerging Applications of the Congressional Review Act"

A discussion on the legal background and implications of using the Congressional Review Act to rescind the waiver of California vehicle standards.

May 31, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Alexis Wilkins, FBI Director's Kash Patel's Girlfriend, Sues MS Now for Defamation

From the Complaint in Wilkins v. Versant Media Group. Inc. (M.D. Tenn.), filed Friday: This defamation lawsuit is about MS… The post Alexis Wilkins, FBI Director's Kash Patel's Girlfriend, Sues MS ...

May 31, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: May 31, 1860

5/31/1860: Justice Peter Daniel's death. The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 31, 1860 appeared first on Reason.com.

May 31, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Flutter Web: Schlechte Idee

Warum ich Flutter für eine furchbare Idee halte, wenn damit Webapps gebaut werden.