8 Ways in Which Jeff Sessions Sucked
The former attorney general's worst hits
Criminal Justice
This Ousted Judge Just Released All the Juvenile Defendants Who Promised Him They Wouldn't Kill Anybody
"He was releasing everybody. Apparently he was saying that's what the voters wanted."
Jeff Sessions Was a Terrible Attorney General. His Successor Will Do More of the Same.
Maybe Trump should nominate Kim Kardashian West.
An Alabama County Votes to End Sheriff Abuse of Jail Food Funds
A sheriff in Etowah County purchased a $740,000 beach house with money intended to feed inmates.
2018 Midterm Election Results Include a Lot for Libertarians to Like: Reason Roundup
Amash and Massie will return. Michigan will have legal weed. No Nevada brothels will be banned. And more...
"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.
Federal Judge Advocates Jury Nullification After Being Shocked by Overzealous Child Pornography Prosecution
It just makes sense to let jurors know about their already established power to exercise discretion over bad laws and ill-considered prosecutions.
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.
Supreme Court Declines Case Challenging New Jersey's Near Elimination of Cash Bail
As more reforms take hold, expect more challenges-especially if states end up detaining more people.
A Mom Gets in Trouble for Being a Sex Offender Even Though She Wasn't Convicted of a Sex Crime
When Tessah Mitchell attempted to register her children for day care, a crime from 18 years ago caught up with her.
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.
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
A barbaric sentence, unpurged voters, and a porcine gag order.
It's Not Just One Bad Apple. Little Rock's Police Department Is Rotten Throughout
Radley Balko thoroughly documents a culture of misconduct, incompetence, and poor training, and the unnecessary deaths that resulted.
Funny Criminal Law Halloween Present
For those of us who remember State v. Reeves, the Tennessee attempted-poisoning case discussed in the very popular Dressler Criminal Law casebook.
The San Diego Police Department Doesn't Know How Many Civilians Have Accused Officers of Sexual Misconduct
Since 2005, at least five police officers and four deputies have been arrested for sexual misconduct.
Massachusetts Cop Charged With Kicking Latino Teen, Spitting on Him, Saying: 'Welcome to the White Man's World'
The officer was caught on video threatening to plant a "kilo of coke" in another teen's pocket.
Trump Takes Full Ownership of His Anti-immigrant Nativism with Latest Ad
Candidates used to let political operatives do the dirty work so they could appear above it all. Not Trump.
How often are innocent persons convicted?
In a new law review article, I try to provide a realistic estimate of the rate. I come up with tentative range of somewhere between 0.016% and 0.062% -- well below the figure of 1% to 4% that is often cited as the conventional wisdom.
William Rehnquist Proposed to Sandra Day O'Connor When They Were in Their 20s
Their having dated in law school was well-known, but the proposal was not.
Libertarian Halloween Tips: Reason Roundup
Plus: Halloween Netflix recommendations and a glimpse of Trump trick-or-treating.
The DOJ Should Not Prosecute Robert Bowers
The federal case against the Pittsburgh shooter is redundant and constitutionally questionable.
Alleged Synagogue Shooter May Be a Monster, but He Shouldn't Be Executed
No matter how heinous the crime, the state shouldn't be in the business of killing its citizens.
Has There Been a Surge of Anti-Semitism Under and Because of Trump?
In short, probably not. And about that ADL study everyone is citing...
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
Weeds, word counts, and would-be blood donors.
Claire McCaskill -- "Not One of Those Crazy Democrats"
What seems to be a real radio ad put out by the McCaskill campaign.
Virginia's Attorney General Wants To Stop Jailing People Just Because They Can't Afford Bail
The number of people being detained prior to trial has tripled over the course of three decades.
5 Things Canada Got Right When It Legalized Pot
Our northern neighbors are handling the transition from prohibition to regulation better than the U.S. in several ways.
"How Fortunate I Feel to Be an American and to Have Been Presented with the Remarkable Opportunities Available to the Citizens of Our Country"
A letter from Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Three Judges, Four Opinions, and a Debate on Auer Deference
What more could you want from a sentencing guideline decision out of a U.S. Court of Appeals?
Migrant Caravan Hysteria Returns
There's no evidence this caravan is full of Middle Eastern terrorists.
Heritage Foundation's Clerkship Boot Camp
It's fine for ideological groups to try to teach their ideas, including to interested future law clerks -- but not to try to limit how the students use those ideas.
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
Root canals, contraband dogs, and a marijuana petition.
Columbus Cops Want Credit for Not Killing 2 Black Boys Who Had a BB Gun
Officer Peter Casuccio lectured the kids for endangering their lives by doing something that was perfectly legal.
