Today in Supreme Court History: August 12, 1795

8/12/1795: Chief Justice John Rutledge takes judicial oath. Chief Justice John Rutledge   ReasonFounded in 1968, Reason is the magazine of free minds and free markets. We produce hard-hitting independent …

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Brickbat: Dress for Success

The handbook for the Springfield School District in Illinois warns students they must abide by the dress code even while taking part in remote learning in their homes. In particular, …

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Right of Public Access to Civil Court Cases

Commenters have occasionally asked why American law generally recognizes a right of public access to civil court cases between two private parties. Why not treat those cases as just a …

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