"Pay no attention to the guns, the flashbang, and the handcuffs. You're free to go at any time."
Episode 245 of the Cyberlaw Podcast
Crime
Disgraceful!
The National Association of Scholars is sponsoring a conference this upcoming weekend at Chapman University in Orange County, California on "disgrace as a tactic of the progressive left, and the real disgrace that falls on colleges and universities that countenance such tactics."
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
A blind websurfer, an accidental No Fly List designation, and a threat-inducing photocopy.
Laws Banning Organ Markets Kill Even More People than Previously Thought
New analysis finds that thousands more die every year because the law forbids purchase of the kidneys they need to survive.
Are We About to See a Wave of Police Using 'Victim's Rights' Laws to Keep Conduct Secret?
A second cop in South Dakota is keeping his name concealed from the public after a fatal shooting.
The Ever-Shifting Definition of "Assault Weapons"
The phrase has been used to promote bans on almost every type of gun.
Article III Standing in Frank v. Gaos
Why I think there is standing: Think property, not privacy.
Trump's Syria Withdrawal Does Nothing to Restore Constitutional Limits on Presidential War Powers
While the Syria intervention lacked proper congressional authorization, constitutional considerations had nothing to do with Trump's withdrawal decision. Indeed, his administration has doubled down on Obama-era arguments asserting broad presidential authority to initiate military interventions.
Sanctuary Cities Aren't to Blame for Killing of California Cop
The suspect's previous DUI arrests didn't even put him on ICE's radar.
Court Stays Ruling Invalidating the Affordable Care Act Pending Appeal
In the midst of the holidays, Judge O'Connor paves the way for an appeal of his decision concluding all of the ACA is unlawful, while further demonstrating the weakness of his initial decision.
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
Tonal tightropes, regulatory time bombs, and a Southern soul music rivalry.
Understanding Why Judge O'Connor Was Wrong to Conclude Plaintiffs Had Standing to Challenge the Penalty-Less Individual Mandate
Judge O'Connor was wrong to conclude that two individuals who would prefer not to purchase health insurance had standing to challenge the law.
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
Almond milk, pee tests, and the Lorax doctrine.
A Law and Order Candidate Is Indicted for Committing a Crime
The man behind the "Deportation Bus" said he wanted to round up criminals. Looks like he should have started with himself.
Congress Ramps Up War on Sex Workers and Their Customers With Secret Votes on Four New 'Protection' Laws
A national strategy for arresting sex buyers and letting local cops wiretap sex workers are among the approved changes.
Supreme Court Should Clarify Second Amendment Test
Challenge to ban on interstate handgun sales would be a good vehicle.
Report: Imprisoning People Who Can't Pay Bail Costs America $15 Billion a Year
Taxpayers shell out big time to keep poor folks who haven't even been convicted of crimes behind bars.
You Can't Use FOIA to Get Someone's Tax Returns
A court rejects a clever effort to obtain President Trump's tax records
Everyone is Misreporting the Texas BDS Lawsuit
No, a Texas school district did not require speech pathologist Bahia Amawi to sign a "pro-Israel oath," nor even to promise not to personally boycott Israel.
Happy Saturnalia!
We continue the longstanding Volokh Conspiracy tradition of celebrating this ancient Roman holiday.
New Draft Article: "Implementing Carpenter"
From my forthcoming book, The Digital Fourth Amendment.
Sex Workers Around the World Demand Decriminalization: Reason Roundup
Plus: Obamacare unconstitutional?
Understanding the New Obamacare Decision, Texas v. United States: Part II
[Part of a continuing series of guest posts by Prof. Josh Blackman (South Texas College of Law). -EV]
Understanding the New Obamacare Decision, Texas v. United States: Part I
[A guest-post by Prof. Josh Blackman (South Texas College of Law), a noted expert on Obamacare-related litigation. -EV]
A "National Declaratory Judgment" in the ACA Suit?
What is the scope of the remedy in Texas v. United States?
Human Trafficking Grant Goes to Arrest Suspected Victims in Tucson
A Tucson Weekly investigation finds that federal funds to "fight sex trafficking" are actually perpetuating it.
Garden State Crime Is Down Since New Jersey Ditched Cash Bail
Money is no longer needed to get out of jail. This hasn't resulted in danger to the community.
8 Years in Prison for Voting Illegally Is Way Too Much
But not according Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Convicted of Brutally Beating His Wife, This Judge Was Given a Second Chance in City Government. Now He's Been Arrested for Her Murder: Reason Roundup
Plus: lawmakers move to allow headscarves on the Hill and private landlords protect from lead better than city Health Department.
Man Pleads Guilty to Charges in Deadly Swatting Prank Call
Police, however, still shift away responsibility for killing unarmed, innocent Wichita man.
"Forget the Blue Wave and Behold the Purple Puddle"
An apt summary, from Prof. Glenn Reynolds (InstaPundit).
The Russians Are at It Again
What language, other than English, is visibly ALL UPPERCASE in this "I voted" sticker I just got here in L.A.?
"The [11-Year-Old] Child 'Has to Get Herself Ready for School and on the Bus with No Supervision by Mother'"
Is that an allegation of abuse?
We Have An Opinion (from SCOTUS)
The Supreme Court issues its first OT2018 decision in an argued case.
Exciting Free Speech Event at the Scalia Law School Next Wednesday, Nov. 14
Join us to see Eugene Volokh, Nadine Strossen, and moderator Brad Smith discuss the Emerging Issues in Free Speech
Foreign governments will not hack this election
The bold predictions episode (No. 238) of the Cyberlaw Podcast
Why are American Jews Increasingly Concerned about Domestic Anti-Semitism?
The percentage of Americans with anti-Semitic attitudes has been stable, but anti-Semites are more active, more visible, and more willing to express their views than in the past.
Dilatory Tactics in a Death Penalty Case?
My co-authored amicus brief urges the Supreme Court to bring an end to decades-long abusive litigation by convicted murderer Russell Bucklew.
On "Shadowy Billionaires," Conspiracy Theories, and Lies
Conservatives' over-the-top attacks on George Soros Mirror Progressives' attacks on the Koch Brothers During the Obama Administration
Why We Need Ideology
Niskanen Center President Jerry Taylor argues that we should reject libertarianism and other ideologies in favor of "moderation." But, in truth, we cannot and should not abjure ideology. Trying to do so is likely to increase bias, not curb it.
