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The Latest Breaking News from the Seventh Circuit

Another Unusual Footnote In An En Banc Fifth Circuit Opinion

Something strange happened in these two cases.

Reason · Aug 20

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

An iPod, a walrus, and the Almighty Vice Lord Nation.

Reason · Jul 24

Second Amendment Roundup: Seventh Circuit Decides Barnett

After the Supreme Court grants cert on the identical issue, the circuit court offers a last hurrah

Reason · Jul 16

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AAP's Transgender Treatment Allegations Revived as Seventh Circuit Clears Florida to Resume Case

The Seventh Circuit Court has reopened Florida's lawsuit against the AAP, allowing the state to pursue claims about transgender youth treatments, with significant implications for state and federal legal dynamics.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

Follow-On Libel Case Stemming from President Trump's 2023 N.Y. Civil Fraud Trial Thrown Out

From Friday's opinion of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Fredin v. Klasfeld (the opinion doesn't… The post Follow-On Libel Case Stemming from President Trump's 2023 N.Y. Civil Fraud Trial Thrown Out appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jun 29

What Judge Wood Did Not Say About Judge Ross's Misconduct (Updated)

She says nothing about Judge Ross's dishonesty, nothing about the private reprimand, and nothing about Pauline Newman.

Reason · Jun 8

'No evidence you suffered in India': Inside Sanaullah Khan Mohammed's failed attempt to get asylum in US

An Indian Muslim man, Sanaullah Khan Mohammed, who entered the US in 2016 on a tourist visa and then overstayed, and then sought asylum, citing persecution in India, was turned down by the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit as the judges found no merit in his application.…

The Times of India · May 15

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Three Investitures in Two Days

Congratulations to Justices Sullivan and Hawkins of the Supreme Court of Texas and Judge Taibleson of the Seventh Circuit.

Reason · May 9

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

ICE, AirPods, and the No Fly List

Reason · Apr 17

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

Brotherly crooks, dueling bourbons, and a law from 1785.

Reason · Apr 3

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

School Allowed to Fire Teacher Whose Criticisms of School Policy Led to "Disruptive" Criticism and Insults from Public

From Tempel v. School Dist. of Waukesha, decided Sept. 29 by Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph (E.D. Wis.): Tempel was employed… The post School Allowed to Fire Teacher Whose Criticisms of School Policy Led to "Disruptive" Criticism and Insults from Public appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Oct 10, 2025

Some Things We Learn From Justice Barrett's New Book

Chapter 4 on "Deciding a case" offers some insights that we didn't know, or at least didn't know for certain.

Reason · Sep 19, 2025

Does A Supreme Court Justice Have To Move To The Swamp And "Burn The Boats"?

I've long thought it would be positive if Justices maintained their primary residences outside of D.C.

Reason · Sep 7, 2025

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Reason · Aug 15, 2025

President Trump Will Nominate Rebecca Taibleson to the Wisconsin Seat in the Seventh Circuit

President Trump has nominated Rebecca Taibleson for the Seventh Circuit seat in Wisconsin that was previously held by Judge Diane… The post President Trump Will Nominate Rebecca Taibleson to the Wisconsin Seat in the Seventh Circuit appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Aug 9, 2025

Seventh Circuit Upholds Indiana Alcohol Laws Without a Majority Opinion

After one judge died, the two remaining judges could not agree on why the state should prevail.

Reason · Jul 31, 2025

"If Doe Wishes to Use Judicial Proceedings" "to Seek Relief from … Defamat[ion],"

"he must do so under his true name and accept the risk that certain unflattering details may come to light over the course of the litigation."

Reason · Jun 27, 2025

No Pseudonymity for Illinois Ex-Med Student Suing Under Title IX to Challenge Dismissal for Sexual Misconduct

The Seventh Circuit is generally much more hesitant than courts in other circuits to allow pseudonymity in such cases.

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Reason · Jun 17, 2025

Second Amendment Roundup: U.S. Files Amicus Brief in Illinois Rifle Ban Challenge

Brief argues that no “militaristic” arm exception exists.

Reason · Jun 16, 2025

See, I Told You So About Justice Barrett

Justice Barrett compares the Constitution to Odysseus. But I feel like Cassandra.

Reason · May 9, 2025

Transcendental Remediation: $2.6M Settlement in Lawsuit Over Chicago Public School Transcendental Meditation Program

The ABA Journal (Debra Cassens Weiss) reports on the settlement (in which "defendants did not admit liability"): The lead plaintiff… The post Transcendental Remediation: $2.6M Settlement in Lawsuit Over Chicago Public School Transcendental Meditation Program appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Mar 28, 2025

Black Student Expelled for Sexual Assault of White Classmate Seeks Pseudonymity Partly Because "Interracial Sexual Relationships …

between White women and Black men are the subject of heightened prejudice and violent responses that create a tangible risk of retaliation and animus against him."

Reason · Mar 25, 2025

What Should Trump's Circuit Nominees Look Like?

When President Trump's first term began, he inherited a slew of circuit court vacancies. However, for his second term, there… The post What Should Trump's Circuit Nominees Look Like? appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Mar 20, 2025

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 17, 2025

Is There a Right to a Jury Trial for Death on the High Seas Act Claims Not Designated as Admiralty Claims?

Retired Judge Gertner and I have filed an amicus brief in support of certiorari to answer the question, which has important important implications for admiralty jurisdiction.

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