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Federalist Society Webinar on the 20th Anniversary of Kelo v. City of New London

The panelists included Peter Byrne (Georgetown), Wesley Horton (counsel for New London in the case), Timothy Sandefur (Goldwater Institute), and myself.

Reason · Jul 1, 2025

Native American tribes say Supreme Court challenge was never just about foster kids

Native Americans say the Supreme Court has reaffirmed their power to withstand threats from states in many areas

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

GOP states targeting diversity, equity efforts in higher ed

Republican governors and lawmakers are increasingly targeting “diversity, equity and inclusion” initiatives in public colleges and universities

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Arizona Appeals Court Deflates Subsidies for Space Balloons

According to the ruling, the Pima County Board of Supervisors violated the state constitution's Gift Clause with its sweetheart deal to a space tourism company.

Reason · Nov 8, 2022

These Sisters Tried To Start a Business. Police Seized Their Cash and Accused Them of Being Drug Traffickers

California police seized more than $17,000 from Vera and Apollonia Ward and accused them of laundering drug money, all without charging them with a crime. The two sisters were trying to start a dog-breeding business.

Reason · Nov 7, 2022

Referendum on Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts expansion bill will not make the 2024 ballot

On Sept. 30, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) announced that a referendum on Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) expansion legislation will not make the ballot.

Ballotpedia · Oct 3, 2022

Arizona school battle at critical point

Republicans' massive school voucher plan may yet be defeated (again) — but the challenge is stiffer this time

Salon · Sep 20, 2022

Mom Who Let Her 7-Year-Old Play at the Park Will Not Be Added to Arizona's Unfit Parent Registry

A Tucson mother who briefly left two kids alone while she ran an errand won a temporary reprieve in court.

Reason · Aug 30, 2022

A Mom Let Her 7-Year-Old Play in the Park. Arizona Arrested Her and Banned Her From Working With Kids.

Sarra's name was added to the government's official list of unfit caretakers after she briefly ran an errand without her kids in tow.

Reason · Aug 17, 2022

Arizona Expands the Right To Try New Medical Treatments

It’s a small step toward breaking down barriers between patients and innovative medicine.

Reason · Aug 17, 2022