The Latest Breaking News from Boerne

What Did Professor Barrett Think About Smith?

Justice Barrett's views on the Supreme Court's supervisory power were set two decades ago; what about her views on the Free Exercise Clause?

Reason · Jun 22

Boerne, RFRA, and the VRA

Several justices seem ready to import the congruence and proportionality test to the 15th Amendment.

Reason · Oct 15, 2025

A Quick Breakdown Of The Right To Contraception Act

In the wake of Dobbs, the Democratic-controlled House is passing a flurry of bills to "codify" constitutional rights that are not really in jeopardy. Yesterday, I wrote about the Respect For Marriage Act, which would require a state to recognize same-sex marriages performed in another state. This bill passed with…

Reason · Jul 21, 2022