Law & Government
Trump's Eviction Moratorium Could set a Dangerous Precedent [Updated]
It's a power grab that could undermine federalism and separation of powers, and imperil property rights.
A Loss for Flynn and a (Temporary?) Win for McGahn
Multiple significant opinions from the D.C. Circuit on Judge Griffith's last day.
What Happens When Trump Judges Confront Trump Administration Deregulation?
Faced with a choice between the Trump Administration and the law, these judges had no problem following the law.
May Legislature Restrict State Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms in the Legislative Building?
A court should decide that question by interpreting the state Bill of Rights, the New Hampshire Supreme Court says; it shouldn't conclude that this is a "political question" to be decided purely by the Legislature and the people.
DOJ Interim Final Rule Restricts Reliance on Guidance Documents
In response to a Trump Executive Order, the Justice Department seeks to diminish the import of agency guidance.
UCLR Online Symposium on Seila Law v. CFPB
A collection of essays analyzing one of the more important administrative law decisions of the October 2019 term.
Trump Pardons Inmate-Turned-Activist Jon Ponder and Praises 'Second Chances'
"I will continue to give all Americans, including former inmates, the best chance to build a new life and achieve their own American dream," Trump said.
At the RNC, Rand Paul Is Right About the Need To End Wars, but Trump Hasn't Ended Any
Trump even vetoed a bill that would stop him from military action in Iran without congressional approval.
Coronavirus Is Devastating State Budgets. Is Leasing Toll Roads to Private Operators the Answer?
Leasing state toll roads could provide the revenue states need to improve their balance sheets.
Mike Godwin, the Creator of Godwin's Law, Is Suing Trump Over His TikTok Executive Order
"I know what moral panics look like; they look kind of like this."
The Supreme Court's Refusal to Reinvigorate the Contract Clause
The Court has said almost nothing interesting about the Contract Clause this millennium, and in 2018 it continued to apply the Clause loosely.
Would Other Countries Trust a U.S. Government-Controlled Silicon Valley?
We don’t trust state-controlled companies in China. Would it be different if we did more of the controlling?
Susan Rice Tries To Turn Possible Snowden Pardon Into Attack on GOP
All the worst people are still mad he blew the whistle on government snooping.
D.C. Circuit Rejects FCC-Imposed Conditions on Charter-Time Warner Merger
The FCC did not even seek to defend its authority to impose the conditions.
The Even-More Headless Department of Homeland Security (Updated)
Even the Acting Secretary might not actually be an Acting Secretary.
All the President's Papers
A preliminary assessment of Trump v. Mazars and Trump v. Vance.
Rejecting Biden's Threat of a Nationwide Mask Mandate, Trump Suddenly Respects Limits on Presidential Power
Both major parties defend the Constitution only when it's convenient.
Michigan Governor Issues Executive Order To Enforce Her Other COVID-19 Executive Orders
Redundancy with an iron fist
What to Expect From a Joe Biden Supreme Court Pick
What sort of judicial nominee can we expect from the Democratic candidate?
Mike Pence Comes Out Against Marijuana Banking Bill That Would Actually Save Taxpayers Money
The SAFE Banking Act is not a pork-barrel spending bill. Is that why it’s struggling?
Democrats Hate Facebook. Republicans Want To Ban TikTok. The Bipartisan Backlash Against Big Tech Is Here and It's a Disaster.
Even as Americans rely on tech more than ever, our early-pandemic truce with the industry is officially over.
Tennessee Court Snips High School Diploma Requirement From Barber Licensing
Tennessee's requirement that barbers have at least a high school education is "unconstitutional, unlawful, and unenforceable," ruled the state's Chancery Court.
San Francisco Judge Rules Drivers With Ride-Sharing Companies Are Employees. Uber Warns It'll Have To Raise Prices By as Much as 111 Percent.
Plus: Federal government spent $250 billion on expanded unemployment benefits, Joe Biden's V.P. pick is "imminent," and Ben Shapiro takes on Cardi B
Trump's Executive Disorder
The next Democratic president will be all too happy to govern by pen and phone too, say the Reason Roundtable podcasters.
Trump's Latest Executive Actions Are Likely Ineffective and Possibly Unconstitutional
Plus: Hong Kong police arrest pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai, Portland demonstrators set fire to police union headquarters, protests erupt against "Europe's last dictator," and more...
The Supreme Court, Livestreamed and Uncut
Just like millions of their fellow Americans, the justices would have to adjust to the strange new realities of social distancing and working from home.
Remembering Judge Stephen F. Williams (Updated)
On the loss of a remarkable intellect and jurist.
Trump's TikTok, WeChat Ban Won't End Up Blocking Fortnite and League of Legends
An ambiguous presidential order affecting a Chinese company connected to several popular video games sows confusion.
En Banc D.C. Circuit Concludes House Has Standing to Enforce Subpoena in Court (Updated)
At the same time, the court punts on whether the House has standing to challenge allegedly unlawful expenditure by Executive Branch.
Trump Is Trying To Take Away Americans' Access to Popular Apps by Executive Order
Plus: the latest unemployment numbers, Biden apologizes for comment on diversity, Ohio governor gets flip-flopping COVID-19 results, and more…
Trump's Naked Megalomania Continues a Bipartisan Trend
Will his blunt self-aggrandizement reinvigorate concerns about presidents who exceed their powers?
Trump's Warnings About Voting by Mail Mix Reasonable Concerns With Fanciful Conspiracy Theories
New York City's primary election fiasco reveals gross incompetence rather than fraud.
What's the Best Way To Protect Free Speech? Ken White and Greg Lukianoff Debate Cancel Culture
Is freedom of speech best upheld by law or by culture?
Democrats Sharpen Tech Antitrust Messaging at Historic House Hearing
This isn't a debate about consumer needs. It's all about political control.
What Should Have Happened at the Big Tech Antitrust Hearing
Siri, what color is the kettle?
Supreme Court Refuses to Allow District Court to Halt Border Wall Construction
Yet again, the Chief Justice shows his distaste for preliminary injunctions.
Is the Senate Filibuster a 'Jim Crow Relic' That Should Be Abolished in the Name of Democracy?
Politicians' opinions about the maneuver depend on which party is in power.
Tom Cotton's Only Challenger Is a Black Libertarian Prison Chaplain
Ricky Dale Harrington, Jr., is running to keep Tom Cotton out of the White House.
Prominent Conservative Legal Scholar Steve Calabresi Calls for Trump's Impeachment
The reason is Trump's recent tweet calling for postponement of the election.
When Joe Biden Tried To Paint Clarence Thomas as a Crazy Libertarian
The episode reflects poorly on Biden.
California's Top Court Rules Against Pension Spiking
The decision will make it harder for government employees to abuse and milk the state’s retirement systems.
The D.C. Circuit Will Rehear the Flynn Case En Banc
Look for the full appellate court to send the case back to the trial court - which is where it belongs.
Congress Wants To Regulate Big Tech. They Still Don't Understand It.
Plus: Trump suggests election delay, and more...
