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Hate Speech at a High School
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Hate Speech at a High School

The article discusses the complexities surrounding the concept of hate speech in public schools and its constitutional…

5/29/2026 · 7 min read · 36 views
Court Awards $400M Default Judgment Against North Korea to Victims of 1968 Attack on U.S.S. Pueblo
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Court Awards $400M Default Judgment Against North Korea to Victims of 1968 Attack on U.S.S. Pueblo

A U.S. court has awarded a $400 million default judgment against North Korea for the 1968 attack on the U.S.S. Pueblo.…

5/29/2026 · 2 min read · 40 views
Republicans Shrug at Trump's Outrageous Corruption
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Republicans Shrug at Trump's Outrageous Corruption

The article discusses the lack of Republican outrage regarding Donald Trump's controversial $1.8 billion slush fund.…

5/29/2026 · 4 min read · 45 views
California Judge "Cited and Relied on a Fictitious Case" Submitted by Lawyer, Even Though …
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California Judge "Cited and Relied on a Fictitious Case" Submitted by Lawyer, Even Though …

A California judge relied on a fictitious case in a ruling regarding a protective order for a minor. The trial court's…

5/29/2026 · 4 min read · 34 views
James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton, the Pope on AI, and Caves
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James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton, the Pope on AI, and Caves

The article discusses a political showdown in Texas between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic Senate…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
Panel on Free Speech at the Library of Congress This Tuesday (June 2), 5:30 to 7:30 pm (Moderated by David Lat)
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Panel on Free Speech at the Library of Congress This Tuesday (June 2), 5:30 to 7:30 pm (Moderated by David Lat)

A panel on free speech will take place at the Library of Congress on June 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The discussion will…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
Iran Is Turning America's Sanctions Playbook Against It
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Iran Is Turning America's Sanctions Playbook Against It

The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority, making it illegal to pay tolls for…

5/29/2026 · 3 min read · 29 views
Maybe This Time
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Maybe This Time

The U.S. government is reportedly drafting a memorandum of understanding with Iran to potentially reopen the Strait of…

5/29/2026 · 8 min read · 30 views
The Art of the Deal, cont'd
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The Art of the Deal, cont'd

Thirty-five retired federal judges have filed a motion to re-open a case against the IRS, claiming that a recent…

5/29/2026 · 3 min read · 27 views
No Pseudonymity for Plaintiff Allegedly "Enticed by an Attractive, Busty Jewess"
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No Pseudonymity for Plaintiff Allegedly "Enticed by an Attractive, Busty Jewess"

A plaintiff has been denied the use of a pseudonym in his lawsuit against the University of Pennsylvania, where he…

5/29/2026 · 10 min read · 45 views
Today in Supreme Court History: May 29, 1917
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Today in Supreme Court History: May 29, 1917

On May 29, 1917, President John F. Kennedy was born. He later appointed two Justices to the Supreme Court, Byron R.…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 26 views
For America's 250th Birthday, Give Us the Gift of Renewed Federalism
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For America's 250th Birthday, Give Us the Gift of Renewed Federalism

As America approaches its 250th birthday, there is a call to renew the principles of federalism to enhance freedom and…

5/29/2026 · 8 min read · 44 views
Review: Racism, Immigration, and the American Dream in This Ragtime Revival
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Review: Racism, Immigration, and the American Dream in This Ragtime Revival

The revival of the musical Ragtime at New York's Lincoln Center highlights themes of racism, immigration, and the…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
Brickbat: From Guard to Inmate
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Brickbat: From Guard to Inmate

Francisco Izayas Castillo, a former jail guard in Santa Clara County, was sentenced to 45 days in jail for misdemeanor…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
Open Thread
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Open Thread

The Volokh Conspiracy features a variety of posts from law professors, often expressing contrarian and libertarian…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 28 views
California Public Sector Union Threatens Environmental Lawsuit Over Gavin Newsom's Return-to-Office Policy
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California Public Sector Union Threatens Environmental Lawsuit Over Gavin Newsom's Return-to-Office Policy

California's public sector union is threatening to sue over Governor Gavin Newsom's return-to-office policy, citing…

5/28/2026 · 3 min read · 36 views
Should You Be Allowed To Sell a Kidney? Economist Explains 'Repugnant Markets'
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Should You Be Allowed To Sell a Kidney? Economist Explains 'Repugnant Markets'

Nobel Prize-winning economist Alvin Roth discusses the concept of 'repugnant markets,' focusing on the potential for…

5/28/2026 · 3 min read · 39 views
DHS Directs ICE To Crack Down on Allegedly Fraudulent Asylum Claims
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DHS Directs ICE To Crack Down on Allegedly Fraudulent Asylum Claims

The Department of Homeland Security has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement to intensify penalties against…

5/28/2026 · 4 min read · 45 views
Rejected Search Warrant Applications Raise Further Questions About the Federal Case Against Don Lemon
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Rejected Search Warrant Applications Raise Further Questions About the Federal Case Against Don Lemon

The federal case against Don Lemon faces scrutiny after a magistrate judge rejected multiple search warrant…

5/28/2026 · 9 min read · 34 views
Stop Giving Property Tax Breaks to Senior Citizens
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Stop Giving Property Tax Breaks to Senior Citizens

The article critiques the proposal to expand property tax breaks for senior citizens, arguing that it unfairly shifts…

5/28/2026 · 4 min read · 46 views
The Stains On The Federal Judiciary
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The Stains On The Federal Judiciary

The article draws parallels between the sexual misconduct of former President Bill Clinton and a current federal…

5/28/2026 · 6 min read · 39 views
How the Billionaire Tax Could Make California Poorer
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How the Billionaire Tax Could Make California Poorer

California voters will decide on two competing tax measures this November. The Billionaire Tax Act proposes a one-time…

5/28/2026 · 4 min read · 42 views
A Prescient Poem About AI
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A Prescient Poem About AI

The article reflects on a poem by Philip Larkin in the context of artificial intelligence. It draws a parallel between…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
The Other Vindictive Part of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Case
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The Other Vindictive Part of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Case

A federal judge dismissed the criminal indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, citing unconstitutional…

5/27/2026 · 4 min read · 33 views
Who Is The District Court Judge Who Was Privately Reprimanded For Having Loud Sex In Her Chambers With A Law Enforcement Officer From Her District?
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Who Is The District Court Judge Who Was Privately Reprimanded For Having Loud Sex In Her Chambers With A Law Enforcement Officer From Her District?

A federal district court judge in the Eleventh Circuit was privately reprimanded for engaging in an extramarital…

5/27/2026 · 5 min read · 29 views
DoJ Sues UCLA for Allegedly Tolerating Discrimination and Harassment Against Jews and Israelis, Seeks Return of Federal Grants
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DoJ Sues UCLA for Allegedly Tolerating Discrimination and Harassment Against Jews and Israelis, Seeks Return of Federal Grants

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against UCLA for allegedly allowing discrimination and harassment…

5/27/2026 · 2 min read · 48 views
Does Reporting Bad News About the Iran War Make You a Foreign Agent?
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Does Reporting Bad News About the Iran War Make You a Foreign Agent?

The Trump administration has been accused of attempting to censor negative news regarding the Iran war by invoking the…

5/27/2026 · 3 min read · 43 views
Ken Paxton's Primary Victory Shows How Trump's Grudges Undermine His Party's Interests
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Ken Paxton's Primary Victory Shows How Trump's Grudges Undermine His Party's Interests

Ken Paxton's recent primary victory in Texas highlights the influence of Donald Trump's endorsements on Republican…

5/27/2026 · 8 min read · 39 views
Trump's Trade War Caused a $15 Billion Decline in U.S. Farm Sales to China
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Trump's Trade War Caused a $15 Billion Decline in U.S. Farm Sales to China

Trump's trade war has led to a significant decline in U.S. agricultural exports to China, amounting to nearly $15…

5/27/2026 · 3 min read · 39 views
James Talarico's Fake Olive Branch to Republicans
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James Talarico's Fake Olive Branch to Republicans

James Talarico, the Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, is positioning himself against Republican Ken Paxton after…

5/27/2026 · 4 min read · 32 views
5 Bills Signed by Wes Moore That Will Impact Housing and AI Development in Maryland
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5 Bills Signed by Wes Moore That Will Impact Housing and AI Development in Maryland

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed five new bills aimed at addressing housing shortages and integrating artificial…

5/27/2026 · 4 min read · 38 views
A Flawed Minimum Wage Study Shows How Bad Stats Get Turned Into Policy Gospel
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A Flawed Minimum Wage Study Shows How Bad Stats Get Turned Into Policy Gospel

A recent study claims that higher minimum wages do not lead to job losses, but its statistical methods may be…

5/27/2026 · 10 min read · 32 views
Anti-Tech Extremism Worries the Same Federal Government That's Been Fueling Anti-Tech Extremism
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Anti-Tech Extremism Worries the Same Federal Government That's Been Fueling Anti-Tech Extremism

Federal law enforcement is increasingly concerned about anti-tech extremism, a new category of domestic threat.…

5/27/2026 · 7 min read · 35 views
How Moral Panic Creates Black Markets
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How Moral Panic Creates Black Markets

Nobel Prize-winning economist Alvin E. Roth discusses the emergence of black markets due to moral panic and…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
Illinois Plans Tax Break for Billionaires and the Chicago Bears. Everyone Else Could End Up Paying More.
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Illinois Plans Tax Break for Billionaires and the Chicago Bears. Everyone Else Could End Up Paying More.

Illinois is advancing a bill that could provide significant tax breaks to billionaires and the Chicago Bears, while…

5/27/2026 · 3 min read · 38 views
Free Speech and Respect for Student Autonomy
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Free Speech and Respect for Student Autonomy

The article argues for greater constitutional protection of student speech, emphasizing the importance of student…

5/27/2026 · 6 min read · 42 views
Escalation in Iran
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Escalation in Iran

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating once again. Iran has accused the U.S. of a serious violation…

5/27/2026 · 7 min read · 32 views
Today in Supreme Court History: May 27, 1935
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Today in Supreme Court History: May 27, 1935

On May 27, 1935, the Supreme Court decided the case of Schechter Poultry Corp. v. U.S. This landmark decision had…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 27 views
High Liquor Taxes and a Home Distillation Ban Guarantee a Thriving Booze Black Market
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High Liquor Taxes and a Home Distillation Ban Guarantee a Thriving Booze Black Market

High liquor taxes and a ban on home distillation have led to a thriving black market for alcohol in the United States.…

5/27/2026 · 8 min read · 39 views
Brickbat: Help Yourself
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Brickbat: Help Yourself

Selene Varela has pleaded guilty to theft involving federal funds intended for homeless assistance during the COVID-19…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
Open Thread
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Open Thread

The article presents an open thread on The Volokh Conspiracy blog, inviting readers to share their thoughts. It…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 32 views
The Unusual Denial in Reinink v. Hart
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The Unusual Denial in Reinink v. Hart

The Supreme Court denied certiorari in the case of Reinink v. Hart after multiple relists and conferences. Justices…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 29 views
250 Years Later, Benjamin Franklin's Warning Is Still Relevant
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250 Years Later, Benjamin Franklin's Warning Is Still Relevant

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, reflections on Benjamin Franklin's warning about maintaining a…

5/27/2026 · 3 min read · 40 views
Even Republicans Are Rebelling at Trump's Blatantly Corrupt 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
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Even Republicans Are Rebelling at Trump's Blatantly Corrupt 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

Republican senators have expressed strong opposition to President Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund',…

5/27/2026 · 3 min read · 34 views
Does Anyone Know What's Happening in Iran?
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Does Anyone Know What's Happening in Iran?

The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Iran and the complexities surrounding ceasefire negotiations. It also…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 50 views
France Is Banning Zyn and Threatening To Jail People for 5 Years
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France Is Banning Zyn and Threatening To Jail People for 5 Years

France has enacted a ban on nicotine pouches, including popular products like Zyn, with severe penalties for…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 40 views
A Reprieve for Build-To-Rent
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A Reprieve for Build-To-Rent

The House has passed a bipartisan housing bill aimed at supporting build-to-rent developments while imposing…

5/26/2026 · 10 min read · 27 views
Defamation Claim Against University-Owned Public Radio Station Dismissed on State Sovereign Immunity Grounds
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Defamation Claim Against University-Owned Public Radio Station Dismissed on State Sovereign Immunity Grounds

The Missouri Court of Appeals dismissed a defamation claim against the University-owned public radio station KWMU,…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 40 views
Why Has Trump Stopped Selling Weapons to Taiwan?
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Why Has Trump Stopped Selling Weapons to Taiwan?

The Trump administration has paused weapons sales to Taiwan to prioritize military resources for conflicts in the…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 41 views
American Can't Sue Iraq and Lebanon for Allegedly Anti-Gay Policies
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American Can't Sue Iraq and Lebanon for Allegedly Anti-Gay Policies

A U.S. court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a gay American citizen against Iraq and Lebanon regarding their…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 37 views

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