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With Executive Order Avalanche, Trump Continues Trend Toward a Monarchical Presidency

We have too much rule by decree by whoever currently holds the office of president and a pen.

Reason · Jan 22, 2025

If it survives in court, Texas’ immigration law could upend immigration enforcement nationwide

Texas challenged federal supremacy by creating a state crime for illegal entry into the U.S. The courts will decide whether it’s constitutional — and whether other states can follow Texas’ lead.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 24, 2024

New London Gives $6.5 Million in Tax Breaks to Developer Planning to Build Housing on Land Condemned in the Kelo Case

The property has remained empty for almost twenty years, after the Supreme Court's controversial ruling upholding its condemnation to promote "economic development."

Reason · Sep 25, 2024

Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Pivotal Role In Supreme Court Cases

Justice Amy Coney Barrett's pivotal role in recent Supreme Court cases on abortion and presidential immunity showcases her ability to challenge arguments f...

Top News · Apr 27, 2024

From Prof. Adam Candeub on the Texas Social Media Law

I'm glad to be able to pass along this item from Prof. Candeub (who has written extensively on this general subject): The Texas social media law (H.B. 20) requires the major social media platforms to refrain from discrimination on the basis of viewpoint, thereby allowing those of all political, religious,…

Reason · Apr 10, 2024

Hamburger Responds: Prof. Somin Repeats His Errors

Round 3 in the debate between Hamburger and Somin over the First Amendment and Murthy

Reason · Mar 26, 2024

Abridging, Not Coercing, Is The First Amendment's Yardstick for Speech Violations

Philip Hamburger: Prof. Somin is mistaken about Murthy v. Missouri

Reason · Mar 25, 2024

Matt Yglesias on the Takings Clause and Curbing Exclusionary Zoning

Prominent political commentator and zoning reform advocate comments on my work on this topic (with Joshua Braver).

Reason · Mar 14, 2024

Utah Tells the Feds To Pound Sand

The Beehive State joins a growing wave of defiance aimed at Washington, D.C.

Reason · Mar 4, 2024

Supreme Court Looks Poised To Gut Restrictive Social Media Laws

The First Amendment restricts governments, not private platforms, and respects editorial rights.

Reason · Feb 28, 2024