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Plus: Trump’s expanding view of U.S. power abroad, Zohran Mamdani touts the “warmth of collectivism,” and Tim Walz won’t seek reelection

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Chief Justice Roberts on the Declaration of Independence

Roberts' year-end report on the federal judiciary includes some notable statements about the Declaration and its relevance to constitutional interpretation and judicial review.

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Does the Supreme Court Favor the Rich?

The NYT profiles a sloppy and highly problematic empirical study of the Supreme Court.

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California's Ban on Openly Carrying Guns Is Unconstitutional, 9th Circuit Says

The ruling, which emphasizes the lack of historical support for such a law, is unlikely to survive en banc review.

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Tim Walz Drops Out of Minnesota Governor Race. Good Riddance.

Once a 2028 hopeful, the Minnesota Democrat is one of the most unlibertarian governors in the country.

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Revised and Updated Version of My Article "Immigration is Not Invasion"

It is now available on SSRN. The revision adds additional evidence, and takes account of various recent events, including Trump's military intervention in Venezuela.

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Did Marco Rubio Lie to Congress About Venezuela?

His explanation for why the Trump administration attacked Venezuela without congressional authorization does not stand up to scrutiny.

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President Trump's New Housing Policy Should Include Massive Privatization of Federal Land

The U.S. government currently owns 28% of the land in the United States, which is way too much.

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The Prosecutor Didn't Prove I Was Over 18, Says Father of 13-Year-Old

Nope, says Kansas Court of Appeals.

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Regime Changed?

Plus: the illegality of the Maduro raid, the wide open question of what happens next, and more

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#ReadWomenWithCaution (at Least as to Rape Allegations in Medium Posts)

The Washington Court of Appeals concluded last week in Carter v. Jones (written by Judge George Fearing, joined by Judges… The post #ReadWomenWithCaution (at Least as to Rape Allegations in Medium Posts) appeared first on Reason.com.

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No Need for Expert Evidence as to Media Defendant Negligence in Resisting Anti-SLAPP Motion,

at least when the dispute is over a simple identification error./

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Court Rules: 2.96 is Less Than 3.0

From Penzo v. South College of Tenn., Inc., decided in 2023 by Judge Travis McDonough (E.D. Tenn.), but just… The post Court Rules: 2.96 is Less Than 3.0 appeared first on Reason.com.

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How Marjorie Taylor Greene Went From QAnon Acolyte to MAGA Exile

You don't need a detailed theory to explain the departing congresswoman's journey.

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Americans Are Increasingly Skeptical of Foreign Military Intervention

Nicolás Maduro’s removal should be welcomed by anyone who values liberty. Yet data show Americans—led by the youngest adults—are turning noninterventionist.

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Photo: These Lenses Can Slow the Progression of Nearsightedness

While Europe and Asia have had Stellest glasses for years, the FDA finally approved them for the U.S. in 2025.

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Brickbat: Bad Gas

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has finalized rules requiring natural gas utilities to significantly reduce carbon emissions from homes and… The post Brickbat: Bad Gas appeared first on Reason.com.

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Polymarket Returns to U.S. Users After a Nearly 3-Year Hiatus

The online betting company allows you to stake money on future events.

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Revisiting A.A.R.P. v. Trump In Light Of United States v. Maduro

The United States military is like a Denny's.

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Congressional Acquiescence Facilitates Executive Branch Military Adventurism

Here as elsewhere, lethargy in the legislature is no way to counter execss energy in the executive.

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Thoughts on the Capture of Maduro and Trump's Attack on Venezuela

Maduro is a brutal dictator who is getting what he deserves. But Trump's actions are still illegal, because lacking proper congressional authorization. Whether they result in a beneficial regime change in Venezuela remains to be seen.

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Prof. Jack Goldsmith (Harvard Law) "On the Legality of the Venezuela Invasion"

This isn't my field, so I can't offer any independent judgment on it—but it is Goldsmith's, and I generally think… The post Prof. Jack Goldsmith (Harvard Law) "On the Legality of the Venezuela Invasion" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Donald Trump Says the U.S. Will 'Run' Venezuela After Maduro's Ouster

When asked who would be in charge, Trump said: “We’re designating those people.”

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Trump Should Have Tried To Get Congressional Authorization If He Wanted To Strike Venezuela and Capture Maduro

The strikes against Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro might be popular or defensible. They were not legal.

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Photos: What Is the National Guard Doing in D.C.?

Uniformed and armed men and women can be seen all over the city wielding leaf blowers, hoses, and brooms as they do municipal chores.

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