Obama ‘Outpacing’ Bush on Judicial Confirmations
President Obama has gotten more federal judges confirmed at every level than his predecessor had at this point.
What’s More Important To the House GOP, The Constitution Or A Partisan Political Scandal?
Fifth Amendment? They don’t need no Fifth Amendment, apparently.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Aggregate Limits On Campaign Contributions
Once again, the Supreme Court reminds us that limiting political speech is unconstitutional.
Jonathan Pollard To Be Freed As Part Of Middle East Peace Deal?
Middle East peace talks are apparently in such bad shape that the U.S. is thinking of releasing Jonathan Pollard as an incentive to Israel.
Ray Rice Celebrates Aggravated Assault Indictment by Marrying Victim
Ray Rice celebrated his aggravated assault indictment by marrying his victim.
NLRB Official Rules Football Players At Northwestern Can Unionize
Are student athletes employees? According to an NLRB hearing officer they are, but that’s hardly the end of the story.
Contraceptives And Hobby Lobby At The Supreme Court
Hobby Lobby has a strong argument under RFRA but the precedent would be dangerous.
Happy Birthday Justice Ginsburg, We Need To Put You Out To Pasture
Another liberal legal scholar is calling on Justice Ginsburg to resign. She’s unlikely to listen to them.
Supreme Court Declines To Hear About “I ♥ Boobies” Bracelets
The Supreme Court turns down a case dealing with student’s First Amendment rights.
Appeals Court: Upskirt Photos Not Illegal Because Legislature Didn’t Make Them Illegal
From Massachusetts, a ruling that might make little sense to the lay person but which seems to be right on the law.
Ninth Circuit Strikes Down California Law On Carrying Guns In Public
Another Circuit Court finds that the Second Amendment protects a right to carry a weapon in public.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Virginia’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage
Another victory for marriage equality. This time from the state that gave us the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on interracial marriage.
Nevada’s Attorney General And Governor Won’t Defend Law Against Same-Sex Marriage
The fight for marriage equality takes another step forward.
Sniper Attack On Power Station In California Raises Terrorism Threat
Ten months ago, a group of people attacked a power substation in California. Who they were and why they did it remains a mystery.
Was Amanda Knox Subjected to “Double Jeopardy?” Don’t Be So Sure About It
The idea that Amanda Knox was subjected to what we consider “double jeopardy” doesn’t seem to withstand scrutiny.
Dinesh D’Souza Indicted for Campaign Finance Fraud
Dinesh D’Souza has been indicted by a federal grand jury for being incredibly stupid.
Volokh Takes The Boeing
On the day that news broke that Ezra Klein and Wonkblog are leaving the Washington Post, the Volokh Conspiracy made its debut there.
How the Drug War Disappeared the Jury Trial
Only a tiny percentage of those in American prisons ever got a trial.
Utah Will Not Recognize Same-Sex Marriages Performed Before Stay Issued
About 1,000 same-sex couples married in Utah before the Supreme Court stay find themselves in an odd legal limbo.
Texas Law Keeping Brain Dead Woman “Alive” Because She’s Pregnant
A brain dead woman in Texas is being kept alive while a fetus that is still not viable grows inside of her.
The Conservative Case For Legalizing Marijuana
Marijuana legalization is an issue that unites people across the political aisle.
Supreme Court Grants Stay, Halting Same Sex Marriages In Utah
For the time being at least, same-sex marriage is once again banned in Utah.
Child Of Illegal Immigrants Allowed To Become A Lawyer, May Not Be Allowed To Work
An excellent argument for immigration reform can be found in the case of one Californian named Sergio Garcia.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Florida Law Requiring Drug Tests For Welfare Benefits
From Florida, a small victory for Fourth Amendment rights.
Al Qaeda Runs Falluja Now
If you’re still not convinced that we lost the war in Iraq, this should settle the argument.
Refer Madness Among The Acela Corridor Crowd
The latest news on the marijuana legalization front has led David Brooks and others to go into a completely pathetic panic.
