Partially Informed Juries Convict the Innocent
A Supreme Court case shows how prosecutors get away with hiding evidence that could help defendants.
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Jeff Sessions Threatens Unconstitutional Action Against Sanctuary Cities
The Attorney General aims to dragoon state and local officials and leave them "no real option but to acquiesce."
Neil Gorsuch Vows to 'Respect' Supreme Court Precedent. That Does Not Mean He Will Always Uphold Precedent.
Understanding the SCOTUS nominee's answers to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
In the Gay Wedding Cake Wars, Christians Preheated the Oven
Today's religious freedom controversies got their start in the 19th century debate over outlawing polygamy.
Gorsuch Calls Trump's Attacks on Judges 'Disheartening' and 'Demoralizing'
The president dismisses his SCOTUS nominee's objections.
Revisiting Restrictions on the Right to Bear Arms
Does conviction for a crime mean a permanent ban?
Gorsuch's Smooth Sailing; Ryancare's Rocky Road
Matt Welch and Thomas Massie among those on tonight's Kennedy
Neil Gorsuch to Senate Judiciary Committee: 'Yes, the Constitution Definitely Contains Privacy Rights'
The SCOTUS nominee talks unenumerated rights.
3 Questions for Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch
He should explain his views on federalism, executive power, and unenumerated rights.
3 Questions for Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch
He should explain his views on federalism, executive power, and unenumerated rights.
Gorsuch Stresses Independence from Trump in Senate Confirmation Hearings, Says 'No Man Is Above the Law'
What's happening on day two of Neil Gorsuch's SCOTUS confirmation hearings.
Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Hearings: What You Need to Know About the SCOTUS Nominee
Today the Senate Judiciary Committee begins confirmation hearings on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Why Several Western States Are Watching This Important Property Rights Case
Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Monday in Murr v. Wisconsin, which tests the rules for when governments must pay compensation for regulatory takings.
3 Questions for SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch
What the Senate Judiciary Committee should ask the Supreme Court candidate.
Why Occupational Licensing is a Due Process Issue
GMU law scholar David Bernstein on how liberal and conservative judges can find common ground by embracing the right to pursue work.
The Slants: The Band Who Must Not Be Named
Bassist Simon Tam talks about his band's Supreme Court fight to trademark its controversial name.
More Evidence That What Counts as 'Religious Freedom' Is Always In Dispute
SCOTUS unanimously upheld the ministerial exception five years ago. It's already being challenged again.
The Lingering Impact of Justice Kennedy's Trumpesque Claim About Sex Offenders
Courts assume a "frightening and high risk of recidivism," based on an unsupported claim in Psychology Today.
America 'Not the World's Lawgiver,' Justice Thomas Protests in 'Dracula' Sex-Trafficking Case
Can U.S. courts compel non-citizens to pay restitution to other non-citizens for crimes that took place abroad? Apparently so.
Supreme Court Punts Transgender Bathroom Case Back Down
Removal of Obama Administration's orders erases question about whether the courts should defer.
Clarence Thomas Condemns Civil Asset Forfeiture, Points to 'Egregious and Well-Chronicled Abuses'
Justice Thomas says SCOTUS should review the constitutionality of asset forfeiture in a future case.
When SCOTUS Stopped a Government-Led Attack on Freedom of the Press
Revisiting a landmark First Amendment case.
States Weigh in on Supreme Court School Transgender Accommodation Case
After change in administration guidance, several drop legal challenges.
Supreme Court Will Examine Whether a Wisconsin Family Needs Government Permission to Sell Their Land
A dispute over 2.5 acres of land in the Wisconsin woods has morphed into a major property rights case. Several other states are watching it closely.
20-Year-Old Deported for Sex with 16-Year-Old, Which Isn't Even Illegal in 43 States
The Supreme Court is set to rule on the case.
SCOTUS Seems Likely to Overturn Law Banning Sex Offenders From Social Media
"This has become a crucially important channel of political communication," Justice Elena Kagan observes.
Citing Judicial Deference, Conservative Federal Judge Upholds Maryland 'Assault Weapons' Ban
Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson urges judicial minimalism in Second Amendment case.
Don't Look Now, But Michigan's Restricting Wine Shipments Again
Michigan lawmakers and the Twenty-First Amendment stink.
Transgender School Bathroom Battle About to Get Even More Complicated (UPDATED)
Trump to withdraw Obama administration's guidance, but that doesn't actually stop case moving forward.
Trump Eyes Libertarian-Minded Texas Judge for Federal Court Vacancy
The Trump administration has two openings to fill on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.
Donald Trump and the Judiciary: Damon Root Visits The Fifth Column
Sorting through Neil Gorsuch, the travel ban cases and more, with Reason's resident court watcher
Judge Gorsuch's Natural Law
Trump's SCOTUS nominee is a natural law thinker. That's a good thing.
Neil Gorsuch Benchslaps Donald Trump, Calls President's Attack on Judiciary 'Demoralizing' and 'Disheartening'
Trump SCOTUS nominee rejects Trump's attack on the courts.
Trump's SCOTUS Nominee Is No Rubber Stamp
Unlike the president, Neil Gorsuch understands the role of an independent judiciary.
Trump Administration Opposes Judicial 'Second-Guessing' of Executive Power in Travel Ban Case
Is Trump's executive order banning travel from seven majority-Muslim countries subject to judicial review?
Neil Gorsuch Sympathizes With Drug Dealers
The SCOTUS nominee plumbs the peculiarities of prohibition in cases involving imitation pot and medical marijuana.
Does Gorsuch Stand with Scalia on Sodomy Laws?
An issue the Supreme Court candidate should address.
Trump vs. the Judiciary
Trump attacks "so-called judge" who issued nationwide temporary restraining order against travel ban.
Will Liberals Learn to Love the 10th Amendment?
It's Trump vs. Scalia when cities offer sanctuary to immigrants.
Talking Gorsuch, DeVos, and Super Bowl Commercials on Tonight's Kennedy
Also on the Fox Business Network program at 8 p.m. ET is John Stossel on Berkeley violence, and New Order bassist Peter Hook
Read Neil Gorsuch's Epic Dissent in a Case Where a 13-Year-Old Was Arrested for Burping in School
Trump's Supreme Court pick isn't a fan of stupid teen arrests.
Gorsuch's Track Record Suggests He Won't Be Trump's Rubber Stamp
The SCOTUS nominee is not afraid to challenge the government when it exceeds the law.
Everything You Need To Know About Neil Gorsuch (Including Roe v. Wade)
Libertarian legal giant Randy Barnett says Trump's first Supreme Court nominee is a serious, smart guy. But will he restrain government?
Neil Gorsuch Follows Justice Scalia's Footsteps on Criminal Justice
Civil libertarians have reasons to be pleased with Trump's SCOTUS pick.
Gorsuch Defends Illegal Immigrant's Rights, and Progressives Are Appalled
Neal Katyal says a ruling cited by the SCOTUS nominee's opponents shows why liberals should support him.
