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Panel on Free Speech at the Library of Congress This Tuesday (June 2), 5:30 to 7:30 pm (Moderated by David Lat)

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Eugene Volokh

James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton, the Pope on AI, and Caves

Texas James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton, the Pope on AI, and Caves Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss James Talarico changing his...

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Robby soave and christian britschgi

California Judge "Cited and Relied on a Fictitious Case" Submitted by Lawyer, Even Though …

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Eugene Volokh

Republicans Shrug at Trump's Outrageous Corruption

Donald Trump Republicans Shrug at Trump's Outrageous Corruption Any self-styled advocate for limited government should be furious...

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Steven Greenhut

Court Awards $400M Default Judgment Against North Korea to Victims of 1968 Attack on U.S.S. Pueblo

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Eugene Volokh

The Art of the Deal, cont'd

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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David Post

Maybe This Time

Iran Maybe This Time Plus: Russian drone hits Romania, DeSantis' property tax proposal, and more... Liz Wolfe ...

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Liz Wolfe

Iran Is Turning America's Sanctions Playbook Against It

Sanctions Iran Is Turning America's Sanctions Playbook Against It The U.S. Treasury is trying to fight the kind of trade embargo...

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Matthew Petti

Review: Racism, Immigration, and the American Dream in This Ragtime Revival

Entertainment Review: Racism, Immigration, and the American Dream in This Ragtime Revival The musical contemplates the best way to...

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Eric Boehm

Today in Supreme Court History: May 29, 1917

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Josh Blackman

For America's 250th Birthday, Give Us the Gift of Renewed Federalism

America 250 For America's 250th Birthday, Give Us the Gift of Renewed Federalism The country should rediscover its decentralized...

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J.d. Tuccille

No Pseudonymity for Plaintiff Allegedly "Enticed by an Attractive, Busty Jewess"

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Eugene Volokh

Brickbat: From Guard to Inmate

Jail Brickbat: From Guard to Inmate Charles Oliver | 5.29.2026 4:00 AM Share on Facebook ...

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Charles Oliver

Open Thread

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Eugene Volokh

Bloomberg Law Confirms That Judge Betsy is Judge Ross

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Josh Blackman

Rejected Search Warrant Applications Raise Further Questions About the Federal Case Against Don Lemon

Fourth Amendment Rejected Search Warrant Applications Raise Further Questions About the Federal Case Against Don Lemon After a...

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Jacob Sullum, Opinion Contributor

DHS Directs ICE To Crack Down on Allegedly Fraudulent Asylum Claims

Immigration DHS Directs ICE To Crack Down on Allegedly Fraudulent Asylum Claims It's President Donald Trump's latest attempt to...

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Autumn Billings

Should You Be Allowed To Sell a Kidney? Economist Explains 'Repugnant Markets'

Civil Liberties Should You Be Allowed To Sell a Kidney? Economist Explains 'Repugnant Markets' Alvin Roth, Nobel Memorial...

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Ari shtein

California Public Sector Union Threatens Environmental Lawsuit Over Gavin Newsom's Return-to-Office Policy

Environmentalism California Public Sector Union Threatens Environmental Lawsuit Over Gavin Newsom's Return-to-Office Policy ...

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Christian Britschgi

Thomas and Alito Take a Regrettable Position in a Qualified Immunity Case

Supreme Court Thomas and Alito Take a Regrettable Position in a Qualified Immunity Case The two judicial conservatives continue to...

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Damon Root

New York Legislators Seek Broader Anti-Shackling Protections Following Courtroom Birth in Brooklyn

Criminal Law New York Legislators Seek Broader Anti-Shackling Protections Following Courtroom Birth in Brooklyn New York lawmakers...

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Meagan o'rourke

James Talarico Regrets Going Full Woke

Politics James Talarico Regrets Going Full Woke Also, can Stephen and Katie Miller stop whining? Robby Soave ...

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Robby Soave, Opinion Contributor

SCOTUS Summarily Reverses The "Inquisitorial" Fourth Circuit Twice In One Term

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Josh Blackman

A 'More Decisive' Response

Iran A 'More Decisive' Response Plus: when the city government starts covering Ozempic, Jill Biden's lies, and more... ...

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Liz Wolfe

Leaked Plans Show School Buses Could Become Roaming Surveillance Vehicles

Fourth Amendment Leaked Plans Show School Buses Could Become Roaming Surveillance Vehicles The documents reveal BusPatrol’s plan...

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Autumn Billings

Alliance Defending Freedom Is Hiring A Senior Counsel

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Josh Blackman

Student Speech and Civic Education

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Ronald den otter

No Pseudonymity for Most Challengers of Visa Vetting Policy

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Eugene Volokh

Caveman Bureaucrat

Comedy Caveman Bureaucrat Early man discovers fire, bureaucracy. Austin Bragg and Andrew Heaton | ...

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Austin bragg and andrew heaton

Stop Giving Property Tax Breaks to Senior Citizens

Taxes Stop Giving Property Tax Breaks to Senior Citizens If the government does not reduce the cost of public services, then a...

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Eric Boehm

Amicus Brief in Suncor Energy on the First Amendment and Climate Change Lawsuits

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Eugene Volokh

Amicus Brief in Suncor Energy on the Foreign Commerce Clause and Climate Change Lawsuits

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Eugene Volokh

Today in Supreme Court History: May 28, 1906

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Josh Blackman

Brickbats: June 2026

Politics Brickbats: June 2026 News of politicians, police, and bureaucrats behaving badly from around the world Charles...

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Charles oliver and peter bagge

Brickbat: Color Blind

Accidents Brickbat: Color Blind Charles Oliver | 5.28.2026 4:00 AM Share on Facebook ...

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Charles Oliver

Open Thread

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Eugene Volokh

The Stains On The Federal Judiciary

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Josh Blackman

How the Billionaire Tax Could Make California Poorer

wealth tax How the Billionaire Tax Could Make California Poorer One upcoming ballot measure would expand the state's taxing power....

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Veronique De Rugy

A Prescient Poem About AI

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Eugene Volokh

James Talarico's Fake Olive Branch to Republicans

Texas James Talarico's Fake Olive Branch to Republicans The Democratic candidate dresses up a negative, partisan appeal as genuine...

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Christian Britschgi

Trump's Trade War Caused a $15 Billion Decline in U.S. Farm Sales to China

Tariffs Trump's Trade War Caused a $15 Billion Decline in U.S. Farm Sales to China Though some of their products may have been...

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Ari shtein

Ken Paxton's Primary Victory Shows How Trump's Grudges Undermine His Party's Interests

Politics Ken Paxton's Primary Victory Shows How Trump's Grudges Undermine His Party's Interests The president's last-minute...

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Jacob Sullum, Opinion Contributor

Does Reporting Bad News About the Iran War Make You a Foreign Agent?

Free Speech Does Reporting Bad News About the Iran War Make You a Foreign Agent? The Trump administration invokes the notoriously...

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Matthew Petti

DoJ Sues UCLA for Allegedly Tolerating Discrimination and Harassment Against Jews and Israelis, Seeks Return of Federal Grants

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Eugene Volokh

Who Is The District Court Judge Who Was Privately Reprimanded For Having Loud Sex In Her Chambers With A Law Enforcement Officer From Her District?

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Josh Blackman

The Other Vindictive Part of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Case

Criminal Justice The Other Vindictive Part of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Case A judge last week threw out a criminal indictment against...

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Billy Binion

Anti-Tech Extremism Worries the Same Federal Government That's Been Fueling Anti-Tech Extremism

Technology Anti-Tech Extremism Worries the Same Federal Government That's Been Fueling Anti-Tech Extremism Plus: Plan B for STIs,...

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Elizabeth Nolan Brown

A Flawed Minimum Wage Study Shows How Bad Stats Get Turned Into Policy Gospel

Economics A Flawed Minimum Wage Study Shows How Bad Stats Get Turned Into Policy Gospel A 2024 paper claimed higher minimum wages...

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Aaron Brown

5 Bills Signed by Wes Moore That Will Impact Housing and AI Development in Maryland

Regulation 5 Bills Signed by Wes Moore That Will Impact Housing and AI Development in Maryland Couched with good intentions, new...

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Tosin Akintola

Free Speech and Respect for Student Autonomy

The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The...

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Ronald den otter