The Latest Breaking News from Fifth Circuit

S. Ct. Will Review Whether Second Amendment Allows Disarming of People Subject to Civil Restraining Orders

The Supreme Court just announced that it will consider this issue, in U.S. v. Rahimi; this is unsurprising, since the Court is generally inclined to review cases where a court held that a federal statute was unconstitutional, and where the federal government asks for review. Here's my post from February,…

Reason · Jun 30, 2023

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

David Sosa has some important thoughts. And so does David Sosa. As well as David Sosa. Also, David Sosa.

Reason · Jun 23, 2023

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Deposition misconduct, grumpy interrogatories, and protesting the Lawyers' Mall.

Reason · Jun 16, 2023

The abortion pill mifepristone has another day in federal court

While a Supreme Court order continues to ensure the drug is still widely available, the issue returned Wednesday to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals as lawyers for both sides urged the court to act.

WEKU · May 17, 2023

Fifth Circuit Issues Administrative Stay Blocking District Court Decision Striking Down Obamacare Preventive Care Insurance Mandates

The stay is only temporary, and could be quickly lifted. But it's still a negative sign for the plaintiffs in the case.

Reason · May 16, 2023

Thank Clarence Thomas for gun madness

His Bruen gun rights decision is killing Americans every day

Salon · May 13, 2023

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Sidewalks to nowhere, vitriolic deliberations, and precedential nonprecedents.

Reason · May 12, 2023

Our Amicus Brief Urging the Supreme Court to Hear and Reverse Egregious Fifth Circuit Decision that Creates a Catch-22 For Takings Claims Against State Governments

The decision is at odds with Supreme Court precedent, and endangers the constitutional rights of millions of people. This brief urging the court to reverse it was filed by the Cato Institute and myself.

Reason · May 11, 2023

Senator Schumer's Letter to Chief Judge Godbey (NDTX)

If you don't do what I want, "Congress will consider more prescriptive requirements."

Reason · Apr 29, 2023

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Loss and woe.

Reason · Apr 28, 2023