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Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Rebellions, rebels without a cause, and military discounts.

Reason · Oct 23

Beyond Affirmative Action: The SCOTUS Case That Could Extend the Admissions Rollback Into K-12 Schools

The Supreme Court will hear a Maryland magnet school admissions case that could restrict K-12 diversity tools and narrow pathways for Latino students nationwide.

Latin Times · Oct 20

Maryland court allows power line surveys before state approval

A US appeals court has granted PSEG Renewable Transmission LLC access to private properties in Maryland for surveys. This decision was made despite resistance from landowners regarding the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. PSEG aims to address electricity demand in the region with this high-voltage transmission line. The project’s application for…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Fourth Circuit Concludes South Carolina Cannot Limit "No-Excuse" Absentee Ballots to Those Over 65

An election law question that seems destined for the Supreme Court.

Reason · Aug 19

First Amendment Might Protect FTP&ATF License Plate

The Fourth Circuit considers "a question that has divided ... courts ...: whether the character combinations on personalized license plates ... are government speech or private speech."

Reason · Jul 31

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Financial surveillance, impaired contracts, and games of gotcha.

Reason · Jul 17

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Armed canvassers, extrajudicial killings, and guns on the metro.

Reason · Jul 10

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Rum, time travel, and inappropriate trophies.

Reason · Jun 19

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Bleak House, wellness checks, and forfeiture interrogatories.

Reason · Jun 5

SCOTUS Summarily Reverses The "Inquisitorial" Fourth Circuit Twice In One Term

The judges of the Fourth Circuit continue to act as advocates.

Reason · May 28