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Eleventh Circuit En Banc Upholds Florida Ban on Knowingly Admitting Minors to Obscene-as-to-Minors Performances

An excerpt from the long majority opinion (by Judge Andrew Brasher, signed by eight judges) yesterday in HM Florida-ORL, LLC… The post Eleventh Circuit En Banc Upholds Florida Ban on Knowingly Admitting Minors to Obscene-as-to-Minors Performances appeared first on Reason.com.

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Crooked funeral director ‘gave victims strangers’ ashes with smile on his face’

A court heard the horrors at Hull-based Legacy Independent Funeral Directors included bodies left to rot on racks and an unborn baby in a paper bag.

Evening Standard

§ 230 Preempts Texas Mandates on Social Media Platforms, Fifth Circuit Holds by 2-1 Vote

An excerpt from the long opinion in Computer & Comm. Industry Ass'n v. Paxton, decided Friday by Fifth Circuit Judges… The post § 230 Preempts Texas Mandates on Social Media Platforms, Fifth Circuit Holds by 2-1 Vote appeared first on Reason.com.

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James Talarico calls for tighter regulations on data center development

Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, unveiled her own plan this week and called on Gov. Greg Abbott to take executive action to pause data center development.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Age Verification / Parental Consent Requirements for App Stores Likely Constitutional, Fifth Circuit Holds

From Students Engaged in Advancing Texas v. Paxton, decided yesterday by the Fifth Circuit (Judges Jerry Smith and Andrew Oldham):… The post Texas Age Verification / Parental Consent Requirements for App Stores Likely Constitutional, Fifth Circuit Holds appeared first on Reason.com.

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In GOP attorney general runoff, two hard-right conservatives spar over experience, Trump loyalty

State Sen. Mayes Middleton says Rep. Chip Roy betrayed the MAGA movement, while Roy says Middleton isn't qualified to work at the attorney general’s office, let alone lead it.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Sues Netflix, Claims It Spies On People And Manipulates Users

Texas is suing Netflix, alleging that the digital streamer spied on its users without their knowledge or consent and manipulates its users.

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Inside Trump's Big Political Test: 5 Primaries Will Show If The President Can Still Produce Wins

President Donald Trump's power over Republican primaries is about to face one of its clearest tests of the 2026 cycle, with five contests in May set to show whether his endorsement can still punish enemies, lift allies, and settle crowded GOP fights.

Latin Times

Trump Likely Won't Endorse John Cornyn In Texas' Senate GOP Primary In The End, Giving a Boost To Ken Paxton: Report

President Donald Trump may not end up endorsing Senator John Cornyn in Texas' Senate GOP primary, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Mayes Middleton nabs former opponent Aaron Reitz’s endorsement in GOP attorney general runoff

Reitz, a former aide to Texas AG Ken Paxton, had sharply criticized both Middleton and Chip Roy on the campaign trail.

The Texas Tribune

10 Things to Know About Decluttering

You’ve spent a lifetime amassing your stuff. Here’s how to get rid of it.

Kiplinger

Alabama's Porn Tax Starts Soon

Websites are being told to create "Material Harmful to Minors tax accounts."

Reason

Free Speech Coalition Brings Text, History, and Tradition to the Free Speech Clause

Justice Thomas tries to Bruenify free speech doctrine, but I'm not sure it will work.

Reason

Warning: These Social Media Rules Will Erode Civil Liberties

Plus: Pittsburgh lowers prostitution penalty, FSC v. Paxton, the Diddy verdict, and more…

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Daughter of woman murdered by man on the run calls for probation service changes

Anita Rose, 57, had been out on a morning dog walk in Brantham, Suffolk when she was set upon by 56-year-old Roy Barclay.

Evening Standard

Stephen Fry's guide to London: dining at Row on 5 and getting a trim at Geo F Trumper

The actor loves hotel stays at Claridge’s, and dates at La Petite Maison

Reason

Trump Is Now More Powerful Thanks to the Supreme Court. But Will It Last?

Plus: Conservatives won big overall this year at the Supreme Court.

Reason

Clarence Thomas Undermines Free Speech in Porn Site Age-Verification Case

The Supreme Court's decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton weakens the First Amendment rights of adults everywhere.

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Today's Porn Age Verification Decision Doesn't Consider Minors' First Amendment Rights More Broadly

What are the First Amendment rights of minors? You might imagine two extreme positions: Minors have the same rights as… The post Today's Porn Age Verification Decision Doesn't Consider Minors' First Amendment Rights More Broadly appeared first on Reason.com.

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"See (Sorry)": A New Citation Signal

A nice touch, I thought, in Justice Kagan's dissent in today's Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton: To account for that… The post "See (Sorry)": A New Citation Signal appeared first on Reason.com.

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Porn, Guns, Marriage, and Voting

From today's majority opinion by Justice Thomas in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton: Age-verification laws like H. B. 1181 fall… The post Porn, Guns, Marriage, and Voting appeared first on Reason.com.

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3 Supreme Court Cases To Watch in June 2025

Plus: The glorious return of drive-in movie season.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ swift surrender to DOJ on undocumented student tuition raises questions about state-federal collusion

Experts say Wednesday’s action to eliminate the long-standing policy could be a “collusive lawsuit,” where the state and feds worked the courts to get a desired outcome.

Reason

Congratulations to the Finalists of the Harlan Institute OT 2024 Virtual Supreme Court Competition

High School Students from Oregon and Texas argued before a panel of three federal judges and visited the United States Supreme Court.

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Harlan Virtual Supreme Court Round of Four

Ten teams of high school students presented oral arguments on Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton.

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