Brickbat: This Is Awkward
Alton, Illinois, Mayor Brant Walker ordered police to crack down on people violating the state’s shelter-at-home order. Less than 48 hours later, cops broke up a gathering at a local bar, …
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Social Distancing at the Supreme Court
Out of necessity, the Supreme Court is broadcasting telephonic arguments. At some point, the Justices will be able to resume holding session at the Court. Initially, at least, the sessions …
“The Constitution in the Time of Coronavirus”—Presentation at the Buckley Program on 5/11 at 4:30 E.T.
The William F. Buckley, Jr. Program at Yale University invited me host a Zoom discussion about the Constitution and the Coronavirus. The session will begin on Monday, May 11 at …
Originalism, Common-Good Originalism, and Common-Good Constitutionalism
Last month, Adrian Vermeule wrote an essay titled Beyond Originalism. The Harvard Law Professor contended that originalism had already served its purpose, and our polity should shift to what he called …
An Early Version of the CARES Act Prevented Airlines From Reducing Workers From Full-time to Part-Time
The CARES Act provided subsidies to airlines, on the condition that they not furlough workers, or reduce their rates of pay through September 30. However, the statute as enacted has …
Today in Supreme Court History: May 10, 1886
5/10/1886: Yick Wo v. Hopkins decided. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oy1wkuHO34?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281] ReasonFounded in 1968, Reason is the magazine of free minds and free markets. We produce hard-hitting independent journalism on civil liberties, politics, …
Did Louisiana Enact a Bogus Health Law as a Pretext for Banning Abortion?
Another abortion case is now in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court. At issue in June Medical Services v. Russo is the constitutionality of a Louisiana law that requires physicians who …
Can a Federal District Court Appoint A New U.S. Attorney? Can the President fire a U.S. Attorney appointed by a federal court?
On January 30, 2020, Attorney General Barr appointed Timothy Shea as acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. His appointment took effect on February 3, 2020. (Shea recently made …
Libertarian Party To Choose Its Presidential Ticket in Virtual Vote Over Memorial Day Weekend
The Libertarian Party’s National Committee (LNC) decided by a 13–4 vote today, after a tortuous 8-hour Zoom meeting, to divide the party’s convention business into two parts. The first will …
Kentucky Governor’s Order Violates Free Exercise Clause as to In-Person Worship Services
In today’s Roberts v. Neace, Sixth Circuit Judges Sutton, McKeague, and Nalbandian, granted an injunction pending appeal of a case challenging the Kentucky Governor’s shutdown order, as applied to in-person …