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Federal Circuit Stays Enforcement of Ruling Against Trump's Section 122 Tariffs

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Ilya Somin, Opinion Contributor

Social Security Is Going Bankrupt Because Its Benefits Are Too Generous

Social Security Social Security Is Going Bankrupt Because Its Benefits Are Too Generous Social Security's approaching insolvency is...

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Eric Boehm

Two Senators Offer a Bipartisan Solution to Censorship by Proxy

First Amendment Two Senators Offer a Bipartisan Solution to Censorship by Proxy The JAWBONE Act would let Americans sue government...

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Jacob Sullum, Opinion Contributor

Marco Rubio's 'Cage Fights for Diplomacy' Are Another Form of Crony Capitalism

Crony Capitalism Marco Rubio's 'Cage Fights for Diplomacy' Are Another Form of Crony Capitalism Instead of dismantling the cultural...

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Matthew Petti

Iowa Man Seen in Viral Body Camera Footage Wins $105,000 Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit

Fourth Amendment Iowa Man Seen in Viral Body Camera Footage Wins $105,000 Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit After nearly four years of legal...

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Autumn Billings

No Heckler's Veto Allowed at School Board Meetings

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Eugene Volokh

Graham Platner, Other Fools Blame Their Problems on the 'Epstein Class'

Politics Graham Platner, Other Fools Blame Their Problems on the 'Epstein Class' It's a cope. Robby Soave |...

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Robby Soave, Opinion Contributor

DHS Says He's a Terrorist. His Lawyers Say He's Being Punished for Palestinian Advocacy.

Department of Homeland Security DHS Says He's a Terrorist. His Lawyers Say He's Being Punished for Palestinian Advocacy. The legal...

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Jeremiah alondra

The Judicial Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Ryan Nelson: What Happens Next?

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Josh Blackman

Beyond Orgasm: OneTaste Case Is About Freedom of Conscience, Says European Religious Freedom Group

Free Speech Beyond Orgasm: OneTaste Case Is About Freedom of Conscience, Says European Religious Freedom Group Influence isn't a...

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Elizabeth Nolan Brown

The Economist Who Wants To Make the World Poorer

Inequality The Economist Who Wants To Make the World Poorer Thomas Piketty's plan is a comprehensive program for global managed...

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Veronique De Rugy

ACLU Sues After Facial Recognition Falsely Identifies Florida Man as a Child Abductor

Police ACLU Sues After Facial Recognition Falsely Identifies Florida Man as a Child Abductor Police arrested and charged Robert...

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Joe Lancaster

Some Question for Todd Blanche's Upcoming Confirmation Hearing

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David Post

Is It the Phones?

Fertility rates Is It the Phones? Plus: Knicks victorious, Iran is angry, and more... Liz Wolfe | ...

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Liz Wolfe

2 Texas Grandmothers Who Overcame Addiction Wanted To Become Social Workers. The State Wouldn't Let Them.

Occupational Licensing 2 Texas Grandmothers Who Overcame Addiction Wanted To Become Social Workers. The State Wouldn't Let Them. ...

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Ari shtein

Blockbuster NYT Reveal About Judge Ross Scandal

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Josh Blackman

'Find Some Kids': How Health Officials Drummed Up Fake Support for Tobacco Bans in Massachusetts Towns

Smoking Bans 'Find Some Kids': How Health Officials Drummed Up Fake Support for Tobacco Bans in Massachusetts Towns State health...

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Guy Bentley

Gordon Wood's Enduring Defense of the American Revolution

History Gordon Wood's Enduring Defense of the American Revolution Plus: when tattoos meet copyright law Damon Root ...

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Damon Root

Today in Supreme Court History: June 11, 1993

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Josh Blackman

1776 All-Stars: Why Thomas Jefferson Is the Most Fascinating Founder

Politics 1776 All-Stars: Why Thomas Jefferson Is the Most Fascinating Founder The author of the Declaration of Independence may...

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Ronald Bailey

Open Thread

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Eugene Volokh

Brickbat: 'Less Serious' Theft

Government employees Brickbat: 'Less Serious' Theft Charles Oliver | 6.11.2026 4:00 AM Share...

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Charles Oliver

The House Just Passed a 'Pro-Worker' Bill That Takes Power Away From Workers

Labor Market The House Just Passed a 'Pro-Worker' Bill That Takes Power Away From Workers The Faster Labor Contracts Act promises...

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Reem Ibrahim

Upcoming National Constitution Center Annual Supreme Court Review

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Ilya Somin, Opinion Contributor

Why Are Republicans and Democrats Abandoning Economic Freedom?

Economic Liberty Why Are Republicans and Democrats Abandoning Economic Freedom? "It's really important that people step back, look...

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John Stossel

A DOJ Brief Preposterously Insists That Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Was Politically Neutral

Corruption A DOJ Brief Preposterously Insists That Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Was Politically Neutral The president himself...

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Jacob Sullum, Opinion Contributor

Inflation Reaches 4.2% as Prices Outpace Paychecks

Inflation Inflation Reaches 4.2% as Prices Outpace Paychecks The Iran war and Trump's tariffs are pushing prices higher, and...

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Eric Boehm

Graham Platner Wins, Backrooms, and Church and State

Maine Graham Platner Wins, Backrooms, and Church and State Politics, religion, movies, and generational gripes collide in a...

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Robby soave and christian britschgi

Magistrate Judge Declines to Recuse Herself in Trump v. BBC Libel Lawsuit

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Eugene Volokh

Prof. Michael Broyde (Emory) on "When Judges Stop Behaving Well"

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Eugene Volokh

Google Isn't a Common Carrier, Ohio Court of Appeals Rules

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Eugene Volokh

Remembering Gordon Wood

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Steven Calabresi

The FDA Finally Approved a New Sunscreen Ingredient. It Only Took Over 25 Years.

FDA The FDA Finally Approved a New Sunscreen Ingredient. It Only Took Over 25 Years.  The FDA's burdensome regulatory process has...

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Meagan o'rourke

My New Lawfare Article on "Why Callais Doesn't Justify Court-Packing"

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Ilya Somin, Opinion Contributor

The Next AI Success Story Might Be Nepal

Artificial Intelligence The Next AI Success Story Might Be Nepal A market-friendly ruling party, abundant energy, and ample talent...

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Jeff Luse

No Pseudonymity for Accountant Challenging Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Disciplinary Proceedings

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Eugene Volokh

Should ICE Deport All Illegal Aliens?

Immigration Should ICE Deport All Illegal Aliens? Simon Hankinson and Bryan Caplan debate immigration enforcement. Gene...

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Gene Epstein

The Smartphone Theory of Birth Rate Decline Still Doesn't Hold Up

Cellphones The Smartphone Theory of Birth Rate Decline Still Doesn't Hold Up A new NBER study suffers from the same flaws plaguing...

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Elizabeth Nolan Brown

Scott Pelley Goes Off on Bari Weiss: 'CBS News Is on Fire'

Media Scott Pelley Goes Off on Bari Weiss: 'CBS News Is on Fire' Robby Soave and Amber Duke discuss the recent drama between...

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Robby soave and amber duke

Mitch McConnell's Hemp Ban Betrays the Industry He Helped Create

Hemp Mitch McConnell's Hemp Ban Betrays the Industry He Helped Create Federal prohibition of hemp-derived THC products would...

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Tosin Akintola

Why So Many People Feel Lost

Philosophy Why So Many People Feel Lost Rebecca Goldstein discusses the search for meaning, the roots of modern discontent, and how...

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Nick Gillespie

Maine Kampf

Reason Roundup Maine Kampf Plus: Risky play, strikes on Iran, Steve Hilton advances, and more... Liz Wolfe ...

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Liz Wolfe

President Trump Storms Out of NBC Interview

Donald Trump President Trump Storms Out of NBC Interview Pressed on election fraud claims and a proposed $1.8 billion...

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Robby soave and amber duke

Illinois Just Adopted a Half-Baked Scheme to Tax Social Media

Social Media Illinois Just Adopted a Half-Baked Scheme to Tax Social Media A lack of comprehension and sloppy language make a mess...

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J.d. Tuccille

Today in Supreme Court History: June 10, 1916

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Josh Blackman

Author Matt Taibbi's Libel Claim Over House Member's Social Media Posts Dismissed

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Eugene Volokh

Open Thread

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Eugene Volokh

Brickbat: Rats and Roosters

Police Abuse Brickbat: Rats and Roosters Charles Oliver | 6.10.2026 4:00 AM Share on Facebook...

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Charles Oliver

Trump's Position in the White House Ballroom Case Reflects His General Resistance to Judicial Review

Rule of law Trump's Position in the White House Ballroom Case Reflects His General Resistance to Judicial Review The president has...

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Jacob Sullum, Opinion Contributor

"Desire to Undo the Past" Can't Justify Libel Claim Over "Indisputably Truthful" Articles About Criminal Charges + Expungement

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Eugene Volokh