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First Circuit Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Federal Marijuana Prohibition

Like it or not, Gonzales v. Raich remains good law, and federal prohibition is constitutional under current doctrine.

Reason · Jun 2, 2025

Justices Alito and Thomas Dissent from Court's Declining to Hear "There Are Only Two Genders" School T-Shirt Case

From Justice Alito's dissent from the denial of certiorari in L.M. v. Town of Middleborough, joined (with a twist) by… The post Justices Alito and Thomas Dissent from Court's Declining to Hear "There Are Only Two Genders" School T-Shirt Case appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 27, 2025

First Circuit Denies Trump Administration Motion for Stay of Universal Injunction Against Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

Interestingly enough, the government focused its argument on standing, and did not defend the Executive Order on the merits.

Reason · Mar 11, 2025

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Appeals Court Decisions

Pole cameras, hand grenades, and the debt limit apocalypse.

Reason · Nov 8, 2024

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Arresting the wrong Jose Vasquez. Arresting the wrong Bethany Farber. Arresting the wrong Juan Martinez.

Reason · Aug 9, 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

Reasonable SWAT mistakes, lying forensic pathologists, and de minimis injuries.

Reason · Apr 26, 2024

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Long opinions, long captions, and valuable considerations.

Reason · Dec 8, 2023

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Gift cards, strong medicine, and cloud search warrants.

Reason · Nov 3, 2023

An Important Wiretap Act Case Pending in the New Jersey Supreme Court

The law professor hypo come to life.

Reason · Mar 4, 2023