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Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Eleven-person juries, noncustodial plaintiffs, and abdicated responsibilities.

Reason · Sep 13, 2024

Appeals court to hear TikTok challenge to law requiring app sale - Roll Call

A federal appeals court will hear oral arguments Monday in TikTok’s challenge to a law requiring a sale or ban of the app in the U.S.

Roll Call · Sep 12, 2024

J6 judge unmoved by election calendar

"Enjoy it while it lasts," Chutkan said to Trump's attorney, who joked about the months-long delay in the case

Salon · Sep 5, 2024

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Heated depositions, wellness checks, and strip searches.

Reason · Aug 2, 2024

Senator Schumer Goes Nuclear With "No King Act"

The law would direct lower courts how to reject claims of presidential immunity, and strip SCOTUS of appellate review.

Reason · Aug 1, 2024

Banana Splits

I appreciate the replies from Orin, Will, and Sam. We have very different conceptions on what role a scholar should play and what role a judge should play. My writings in this area are both retrospective and prospective. I look backwards to see what qualifications a judge had at the…

Reason · Jul 29, 2024

House backs Bannon in contempt of Congress appeal - Roll Call

The House filed a brief Monday to back the appeal of Trump ally Steve Bannon on contempt of Congress convictions.

Roll Call · Jul 22, 2024

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Pepper spray, carry permits, and adult cabaret.

Reason · Jul 19, 2024

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Amateur sports, geofence warrants, and a Saudi kill squad.

Reason · Jul 12, 2024

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Overloaded fireworks, behavioral coaching, and makeshift pockets.

Reason · Jun 28, 2024