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When Judges Pick Their Law Clerks As Replacements

Judge Southwick announces he will take senior status, and two days later President Trump nominates Southwick's former clerk.

Reason · Oct 1

Media has a medical blind spot with GOP

The lengthy absences of Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Tom Kean Jr. raise a congressional double standard

Salon · Jul 2

February 13, 2016

One decade since Justice Scalia's death.

Reason · Feb 13

The Next Best Defense Of Justice Barrett: She May Disagree With Justice Thomas A Lot, But You Better Learn To Deal With It, Because She Will Be Here For A Long Time

On Monday, I wrote about Mike Fragoso's defense of President Trump's decision to appoint Justice Barrett. Fragoso has now published… The post The Next Best Defense Of Justice Barrett: She May Disagree With Justice Thomas A Lot, But You Better Learn To Deal With It, Because She Will Be Here…

Reason · Mar 20, 2025

At the Races: Dems the breaks - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including retirements and budget resolutions.

Roll Call · Feb 20, 2025

Can You Appeal An Administrative Stay By A District Court?

The latest innovation in litigation is a district court administrative stay. Traditionally, circuit courts have issued administrative stays to pause… The post Can You Appeal An Administrative Stay By A District Court? appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 13, 2025

Part XI: Freedom of Speech

An Introduction To Constitutional Law Video Library: Schenck v. United States (1919), Debs v. United States (1919), Gitlow v. People of the State of New York (1925), Abrams v. United States (1919), Stromberg v. California (1931), United States v. O’Brien (1968), Texas v. Johnson (1989), R.A.V. v. City of St.…

Reason · Nov 18, 2024

What Happens When The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Violate Federal Law?

The Federal Judiciary's Rules Committee will find out if it adopts the "Random Case Assignment" Policy

Reason · Oct 9, 2024

LNP's blue dawn set to send Labor into electoral sunset

Polling indicates Queensland is poised for a change in government, with youth crime and cost-of-living pressures set to define the election campaign.

AAP · Sep 28, 2024

US House fails to pass federal funding bill as shutdown deadline nears

Contentious package championed by Mike Johnson voted down 202-220 with potential stoppage looming 1 October

The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2024