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Volokh Conspiracy
New Draft Article: "Decryption Originalism: The Lessons of Burr"
What John Marshall, Aaron Burr, and some of the best lawyers of the founding era can teach us about the Fifth Amendment and compelled decryption.
My Upcoming Speaking Engagements [Updated with cancellations]
My upcoming public speaking engagements from now through May - most of which are free and open to the public.
Quote of the Day
From political science Prof. William D. Adler (Northeastern Illinois University).
Do Right-to-Work Laws Work?
An interesting study on the effect of right-to-work laws on union members
Judge Orders Heavy Redaction of Motion to Recuse
If a motion to recuse argues that the judge has a conflict of interest because she owns particular property, can the judge order the redaction of all the details related to the location of the property?
Some Brief Thoughts on Impeachment
The Democrats could have, but did not, make the case that Trump is unfit to hold office
Embiggening Embarrasses: "Font Fiasco Tanks Climactic Iowa Poll"
Or should I say, "uncromulent embiggening"?
Divorcing Spouses Forbidden from "Disparaging" Each Other to Their Employers
A clear First Amendment violation, I think -- but it's the law in Tennessee.
Let Us Bury Prof. Dershowitz' Inane Impeachment Theory
It is the crowning achievement of Professor Dershowitz' long career. Not in a good way.
Will the Justices skip the 2020 State of the Union?
CJ Rehnquist skipped the 1999 address during the impeachment trial, and all 9 Justices skipped the 2000 address
Trump's Expanded Travel Ban Compounds the Wrongs of Previous Versions
The courts may not strike it down. But it remains both illegal and deeply unjust.
Four Thoughts on Travel Ban 4.0
The new proclamation will likely be upheld by the Supreme Court, and set the stage for future, broader entry bans
Hail to the Chief
Chief Justice Roberts deserves praise for his composure and poise during the impeachment trial
Fifth Circuit Declines to Rehear Obamacare Severability Case en banc
The ruling by a closely divided court leaves in place a December panel decision in this important case - at least for now.
The Ultimate Impact of Trump's Impeachment Remains to be Seen
While Trump will almost certainly be acquitted within the next few days, impeachment might still damage him politically. And the long-term impact of this process will likely take a long time to unfold.
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
Fly fishing, blackout periods, and discarded ballots.
Trump Supporters Score Higher on Verbal Ability Tests
And they do better on most science knowledge questions, too.
An Odd Reaction to Brexit
"It's just sad to think of the families that will never be because of all this."
Senators Collins, Romney, and Murkowski ask about how to consider mixed motives
"President Trump had more than one motive for his alleged conduct, such as the pursuit of personal political advantage, rooting out corruption, and the promotion of national interest"
There is No Epidemic of Antisemitism in the United States
Despite the constant refrain from both the left and right (blaming each other), a new ADL survey shows that antisemitism in the U.S. has not risen.
