Cruz's Constitutionalism Trumps Trump's Trumpism
Why the Texas senator is the least scary of the remaining major-party candidates
Due Process
Slut-Shaming 'Johns' Shouldn't Be Sanctioned by Police
Public shaming in the Internet era can have lasting and wide-reaching effects.
Florida Legislators Unanimously Approve Major Forfeiture Reforms
The bill, which now goes to the governor, requires an arrest and proof beyond a reasonable doubt in most cases.
Bans on Bondage and Spanking During Sex Could Be OK, Says Federal Court
Think states can't criminalize consensual BDSM activity? Think again.
Scalia's Liberal Tendencies
The late Supreme Court justice was inaccurately described as "authoritarian."
Bernie Sanders Says Police, Not Colleges, Should Handle Rape
'Has got to be understood as a very serious crime.'
USC's Mandatory Title IX Quiz Teaches Students That Accuser's Feelings Always Valid
University says students will 'enjoy the assignment.'
Lawsuit: White Student Bragged About Sex with Black Athletes, Then Got Them Expelled for Rape
Allegations of race and gender bias comprise the most unfair campus rape investigation ever, at the University of Findlay.
Which Watchlist Would They Use to Deny Gun Rights? And Are They Even Confined to a List?
You don't have to be a gun-lover to be worried about the vagueness of the language.
#DoSomething vs. #DueProcess
Barack Obama's latest hashtag campaign is especially sad coming from a constitutional law prof.
Here's Why the ACLU Is Suing the Government over the No-Fly List—and Winning
You'd think our constitutional expert of a president would have a better grasp of 'due process.'
Think NSA Spying Has Stopped? Think Again
Though Section 215 of the Patriot Act has expired, the NSA's other authorities to spy have not.
New Mexico Cities Attempt to Ignore Tough Restrictions on Property Seizure. Lawsuits Follow.
Albuquerque continues snatching and selling cars through civil, not criminal, program.
Should Anyone Accused of a Crime Lose His Second Amendment Rights?
The New York Times complains that Robert Dear owned guns despite "run-ins with the law."
Databases: Violating the Rights of Muslims and Gun Owners
Something else Donald Trump and Democrats have in common
How The Hunting Ground Spreads Myths About Campus Rape
Activist film set to air on CNN this weekend uncritically parrots bad theories peddled by a serial exaggerator.
Institute for Justice Maps States That Still Love to Steal Your Stuff
Despite some reforms, civil asset forfeiture revenues continue to grow.
In California, Mandatory Minimums for College Sex Crimes Almost Became a Thing
Gov. Jerry Brown vetoes another terrible campus due process bill.
3 Important Speech and Sex Stories From the College Outrage Files: Fall 2015
Campus speech and sex repression likely to continue, but there's some good news
Teach Students About Consent, Don't Expel Them for Failing to Prove They Had It
'Yes Means Yes' works as instructional lesson, fails as policy
Forfeiture Reformers in California Lick Wounds, Plan Next Steps
Bill fails, but the battle's not over.
California Forfeiture Reform Bill Stalls in Assembly
Law and order lobbyists defeat due process.
Rep. Jared Polis Thinks Colleges Should Be Able to Expel Students When They're Only 20% Sure a Rape Happened
In a follow-up interview with Reason, Polis explains why he wants to let colleges expel innocent men.
Judge Stops USC from Expelling Football Player Who Failed to Prove He Wasn't a Rapist
Another important win for due process in college sex disputes.
Student Wrongfully Expelled for Rape Triumphs in Court: Due Process Beats 'Yes Means Yes'
The University of Tennessee shifted the burden of proof and violated the rights of accused student Corey Mock.
Campus Rape Expert Who Misrepresented His Work Faces Powerful New Criticism
Mary Koss comes out swinging against David Lisak's serial predator theory.
We Can Tell You That You Can't Fly; We Can't Tell You Why
The government resists divulging the reasons for stripping people of the right to travel by air.
More Than 3,500 Detained in Chicago. Only Three Got Lawyers. What the Hell?
New information released about Homan Square's secret operations.
DOJ Investigation Finds Due-Process Violations, Discrimination in St. Louis County Juvenile Courts
A new report finds systematic failures to protect the rights of juveniles, as well as harsher treatment of black youths.
Texas Christian University Suspended Student for Saying Dumb Things on Facebook
An administrator treated his apology as a confession. There was no trial.
Lawyers: Students Accused of Rape Deserve Fair Hearings, Not Scarlet Letters
Campus rape trials are unjust.
Universities Think Title IX Also Requires Them to Impose Gag Orders on Rape Victims
Not fair for accusers or the accused.
ACLU Challenges Arizona's Forfeiture Laws: 'This Racket Has to Stop'
Innocent owners often find that fighting a seizure costs more than their property is worth.
Student Expelled for Rape Has Evidence He Was the Victim. Amherst Refuses to Review It.
Process was fair, says Amherst.
Campus Rape Trial Violated Rights of Accused Male Student, Judge Rules
Score one for due process
Arizona Cops Publicize All Phone Contacts of Suspected Sex Businesses
A prostitution witch hunt in Tucson uncovered ample police corruption, yet it's the civil liberties of citizens suffering a blow.
Governor Explains Why the Minnesota Sex Offender Program Is a Crock
Defending the constitutionality of civil confinement, Mark Dayton exposes the fallacy at its core.
Federal Judge Says Minnesota's Civil Confinement of Sex Offenders Is Unconstitutional
"We do not imprison citizens because we fear that they might commit a crime in the future," he says.
How Non-Citizens Are Imprisoned and Exiled for Minor Drug Crimes
The immigration system treats drug offenders with senseless severity.
Central Allegation in The Hunting Ground Collapses Under Scrutiny
Undermines entire documentary
Prof Who Faced Down Title IX Inquisition Unmasks Money-Making Scheme for Lawyers, Bureaucrats
Criticizing Title IX violates Title IX
70 Arrested in Cleveland Protests After Cop Acquitted in Fatal Shooting
Jumped on hood of car to fire more than 10 rounds into the windshield
Justice Dept. Mulling Reform on Phone Tracking, as Long as It Doesn't Actually Help People
Law enforcement leaders seem concerned that due process helps defendants. That's the point.
Mattress Girl Lawsuit: Can Paul Nungesser Beat Columbia in Court? Experts Weigh In
"His time at college and future have been shattered"
The FBI Used to Have Integrity. Now Agents Lie, Cheat, and Break the Law.
The agency cuts constitutional corners in order to incriminate, then tries to change the subject.
Is Banning Designer Drugs Constitutional?
If Congress insists on telling adults what substances they may not consume, the least it can do is specify the substances.
