Immigration Authorities Want Access to All the Raw Intelligence the Feds Already Collected on You
And Donald Trump just might be the president to give ICE free rein.
Crime
The Shame of Devin Nunes
Our president thinks that Rep. Nunes will go down in history as "a great American." He is wrong.
The Emoluments Clauses Litigation, Part 6: Are the Claims Against the President in his Official or Individual Capacity?
A guest-post from two authors who have commented heavily (and influentially) on the Emoluments Clauses litigation against President Trump; more to come later this week.
Court Discloses Speech-Restrictive Barley House Settlement Agreement
I'm delighted to report that the District Court agreed with our position.
Short Circuit: A roundup of recent federal court decisions
Hot cells, effluent injections, and illegal downloading.
Supermajority Required for Finding of Unconstitutionality
Interesting provisions in some state supreme courts -- but are they constitutional when applied to claims that statutes violate the federal Constitution?
The "Too Irrational to Be a Terrorist" Defense Goes Nowhere
ISIS supporter Joshua Van Haften "also believes, for example, that Britain's Prince William is the Antichrist, that people can use numerology to predict the future, and that most Western political leaders are closet Satanists."
Ban on Carrying Guns Within 1,000 Feet of Park Struck Down
...by the Illinois Supreme Court in a decision this morning.
Restrictionists Are Misleading You About Immigrant Crime Rates
Restrictionists are inflaming public opinion to justify a harsh crackdown
En Banc D.C. Circuit Upholds Constitutionality of CFPB
A divided D.C. Circuit holds Congress may insulate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from Presidential Control. Will the Supreme Court agree?
The Dubious Legal Claim Behind #ReleaseTheMemo
Did DOJ actually need to disclose who funded the Steele dossier? Very likely not.
The Ongoing Cato Unbound Debate over "The Captured Economy"
Several commentators (myself included) continue the debate over Brink Lindsey and Steven Teles' important new book.
No, Libertarians Have Not Thrown in With Trump
Jonathan Chait's accusations to the contrary ignore a great deal of the actual libertarian reaction to the president's policies. But some libertarians are indeed too soft on both Trump and right-wing nationalism generally.
Short Circuit: A roundup of recent federal court decisions
Bathtime photos, forfeiture shenanigans, and a wine caper.
In Supporting the Gymnastics Victims, Judge Aquilina Got It Right
That the judge supported the gymnastic victims in being heard should be a cause for celebration, not concern--and ample caselaw makes clear that it was entirely within the boundaries of proper judicial behavior.
Baltimore Cops on Trial for a Criminal Conspiracy That Looks a Lot Like Everyday Policing
Armed robbery, extortion...and keeping the money for themselves.
My Upcoming Speaking Engagements
My upcoming public speaking engagements for the next few months. Covering topics like political ignorance, federalism, immigration, and others.
We Have Opinions (from SCOTUS)
The Supreme Court issues three opinions, for a grand total of four so far this term.
Linguification
When (often plausible) claims about substance get recast as (unsound) claims about language.
Did unmasking reform clinch the deal for 702 reauthorization?
Episode 199 of the Cyberlaw Podcast
200. Will fitness tracking turn into an entirely new 702 intelligence program?
Episode 200 of the Cyberlaw Podcast
Inconceivable Rights: I Do Not Think That Word Means (Just) What You Think It Means
The infection of postmodernism apparently goes way back.
How "Rights" Are Like Superscript -1
Legal language, like mathematical language, often gives multiple definitions to similar terms.
Supreme Court Takes Up Internet Sales Tax Conundrum
Why I hope the Court leaves its "physical presence" rule for sales tax collection intact, or How I Learned to Love the Dormant Commerce Clause.
Peffer v. Stephens, on Probable Cause and Home Computer Searches
A computer search decision from a new Sixth Circuit judge, John Bush, has been generating some controversy. Let's take a look.
New York Gov. Cuomo Proposes Positive Criminal Justice Reforms
Less pretrial jail, more forfeiture restrictions
Here's a Novel Idea: Hold Both Caller and Police Officer Responsible for Deadly 'Swatting'
Let's avoid false dilemmas when exploring blame.
Breaking News Before Local Cops Do Lands Laredo Vlogger With Felony Charges
Sharing arrest and accident info on Facebook before cops can tell "official" media is not OK, say Laredo police-and nevermind that one of their own was the source.
Short Circuit: A roundup of recent federal court decisions
Making a murderer, making a rapist, and making kids wear a motto.
What's the Most Interesting Gift You've Ever Gotten for Christmas?
Share your experience with those of us who are still looking for things to give people ....
Happy Saturnalia!
Continuing the Volokh Conspiracy tradition of celebrating this ancient Roman holiday
H.S. Athlete Likely Has Right to Kneel During National Anthem
So holds a federal district court, in granting a temporary restraining order in V.A. v. San Pasqual Valley Unified School District.
Good and Bad Critiques of the Mueller Investigation
Robert Mueller's handling of his investigation is not above criticism, but many critiques miss the mark.
Just realized: Reason now has two blogs named after crimes
Hit & Run and Volokh Conspiracy -- totally an accident, I assure you ....
Our move to (paywall-free!) Reason from The Washington Post
Information may or may not want to be free -- but that's certainly what we want for our posts.
