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Presence of Probable Cause Precludes Claim That Immigration Arrest Was Retaliation for First-Amendment-Protected Speech

So concludes a federal district in Louisiana, disagreeing with a Ninth Circuit panel.

Reason · Jan 2

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

Citizen flag poles, mega-appeals, and land acknowledgments.

Reason · Dec 26, 2025

First Amendment Challenge to UW "Unacceptable or Inappropriate" Conduct Policy Revived

Another item from today's Ninth Circuit decision in Reges v. Cauce, written by Judge Daniel Bress and joined by Judge… The post First Amendment Challenge to UW "Unacceptable or Inappropriate" Conduct Policy Revived appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Dec 19, 2025

Short Circuit: An Inexhaustive Weekly Compendium of Rulings from the Federal Courts of Appeal

Pill-pushing predictions, off-campus speech, and a crude insurrection.

Reason · Oct 31, 2025

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

Solar panels, campus protests, and not much due process.

Reason · Oct 24, 2025

Ninth Circuit Panel (by 2-1 Vote): President Trump Likely Lawfully Ordered National Guard to Portland

From the majority opinion in Oregon v. Trump, by Judges Bridget Bade and Ryan Nelson: After considering the record at… The post Ninth Circuit Panel (by 2-1 Vote): President Trump Likely Lawfully Ordered National Guard to Portland appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Oct 20, 2025

District Court Dismisses Another Kids Climate Suit, As Existing Law Requires (Updated)

A suit asking a district court judge to undo every Trump Administration energy policy initiative is dismissed with prejudice; appeal to follow.

Reason · Oct 19, 2025

Seventh Circuit Rules Against Trump's Use of National Guard in Chicago

The Court of Appeals unanimously refused to stay a trial court ruling against Trump, signaling the judges believe his use of the Guard is illegal.

Reason · Oct 17, 2025

Deference Due? Trump, the National Guard, and the Misuse of Martin v. Mott

A guest post by Joshua Braver and John Dehn.

Reason · Oct 14, 2025

Short Circuit: An Inexhaustive Weekly Compendium of Rulings from the Federal Courts of Appeal

Qualified privileges, unequal conspiracies, and a file in hand.

Reason · Oct 3, 2025