This forthcoming article discusses how we can massively expand economic opportunity by making it easier for people to "vote with their feet," both domestically and through international migration.
The US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit affirms a district court ruling against the administration's efforts to deny federal grants to sanctuary jurisdictions.
Donald Trump's deal with Senator Cory Gardner could pave the way for the effective elimination of the federal law banning marijuana in those states that have legalized pot under state law.
The various lawsuits pitting the Trump administration against sanctuary jurisdictions has important implications for constitutional federalism that go beyond immigration policy.
Maybe don't give the other side the rope to hang you with.
The black market will continue to thrive if taxes and regulations are too burdensome, a new CEI report warns.
Leading legal scholars on opposite sides of the political spectrum argue that the answer is yes. But it will not be easy to figure out how to do it.
This is one of the questions that may well arise in Jeff Sessions' new lawsuit against California's sanctuary laws.
20 states are right to claim that the mandate is now unconstitutional, but wrong to argue that this requires invalidating the entire Affordable Care Act.
That includes the president, who said marijuana legalization "should be up to the states."
Will bipartisan criticism of Jeff Sessions' marijuana memo inspire legislative action?
Motel 6 sued for passing names along to ICE.
Vermont is close to becoming the first state in the country to legalize marijuana via legislation instead of relying on a referendum.
Pot prohibition gives vast discretion to U.S. attorneys, who have never prosecuted more than a tiny percentage of offenders.
Sticking up for pharmacological freedom on Fox Business Network
The attorney general's reversal of an Obama policy limiting prosecution of marijuana businesses in states that have legalized marijuana is a limited, but potentially dangerous step.
The attorney general's memo gives U.S. attorneys the discretion they always had to target state-legal marijuana suppliers.
The Attorney General's threat to federally prosecute marijuana businesses in non-prohibition states is lawful, but contrary to federalism principles.
The President shut down the commission because numerous states refused to turn over voter data, citing concerns about privacy and state sovereignty.
Despite his fear and loathing of cannabis, Jeff Sessions has good reasons to tolerate legalization.
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Christie v. N.C.A.A.
What's at stake next week in Christie v. N.C.A.A.
The attorney general, who conceded that good people do smoke marijuana, gave no indication of an impending crackdown.
After trying for years to imprison the Kettle Falls Five as drug dealers, prosecutors concede they are patients protected by federal law.
The limited amount of federalism in the Graham-Cassidy bill would come only with the expressed permission of the federal government.
The rider could still be renewed if a conference committee decides to put it in the final bill.
It has not been the disaster portrayed by the prohibitionists whose numbers the attorney general likes to cite.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in Christie v. National Collegiate Athletic Association this fall.
By asking states to regulate marijuana better, the attorney general concedes that prohibition is gone for good.
Why the attorney general might be reluctant to target state-licensed marijuana merchants
A DOJ panel's recommendations reportedly do not include any significant changes in marijuana enforcement.
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved renewal of the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment by a voice vote.
Could the contrast have something to do with his boss's policy preferences?
Mike Lee makes the argument in favor, as he tries to steer the president toward the devolution of power
Rep. Justin Amash breaks from party and rejects both bills, citing constitutional violations.
A medical marijuana provider unsuccessfully argues that improper jury instructions made his conviction invalid.
States could set their own rules for meat that's processed and sold within their own borders.
Puerto Rican statehood is an opportunity to redefine American federalism.
The bipartisan CARERS Act prohibits federal prosecution of patients and providers who comply with state law.
Missouri's governor has called a special session to try to override the ordinance. Here's what libertarians need to know.
But the appeals court rejected claims against state and local officials who regulate marijuana businesses.
In an unprecedented move, it wants them to assist in border patrol.
They'll let states enact their own guest-worker programs.
And it does not involve a big, beautiful wall
A signing statement suggests the president may ignore a congressional rider protecting patients' access to cannabis.
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