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Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Boycotts, open fields, and a weekend in jail.

Reason · Jun 24, 2022

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Fragile vessels, unlawful encouragement, and an unchastened district attorney.

Reason · Jun 17, 2022

The "Abandonment" Defense to Criminal Attempt, and the Person Who Was Planning to Kill Justice Kavanaugh

The plan to kill Justice Kavanaugh is horrible for many obvious reasons. But the one nonobvious question that might arise, and that I thought I'd address, is this—it appears that the would-be killer likely changed his mind, which is why he was arrested: On June 8, 2022, at approximately 1:05…

Reason · Jun 8, 2022

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Prosecutor-induced perjury, a satirical arrest (and prosecution), and an unraised winning argument.

Reason · May 6, 2022

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Neighbors from hell, unvaccinated prison staff, and unconscionable sentences.

Reason · Apr 29, 2022

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Negligent investigation, racketeering, and gambling in Vegas.

Reason · Apr 15, 2022

Judge Sutton on National Injunctions

In Arizona v. Biden, a Sixth Circuit decision earlier this week, there's a concurrence by Judge Sutton regarding national injunctions (also called "nationwide injunctions" and "universal injunctions"). The concurrence begins on page 18 here, but it's so good, that I'm simply going to block quote the entire thing: SUTTON, Chief…

Reason · Apr 14, 2022

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Acts of state, hedonic damages, and bang-bang commands.

Reason · Apr 1, 2022

Checks and Balances: Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules blocks governor’s emergency rule

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia · Mar 22, 2022

SCOTUS Allows State Attorney General to Intervene when Governor Stops Defending State Law

As Justice Breyer suggested last week, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron will be allowed to defend the state's controversial abortion law.

Reason · Mar 3, 2022