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The Latest Breaking News from The Ninth Circuit

Judge Grants TRO Against President Trump's Federalizing California National Guard [FURTHER UPDATE: Ninth Circuit Grants Stay]

The order is stayed until noon tomorrow (June 13), and I expect the federal government will ask the Ninth Circuit and, if necessary, the Supreme Court for a further emergency stay.

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Justices Gorsuch and Thomas Dissent from Court's Declining to Hear Apache Religious Freedom Case

From today's dissent from denial of certiorari by Justice Gorsuch, joined by Justice Thomas, in Apache Stronghold v. U.S.: For… The post Justices Gorsuch and Thomas Dissent from Court's Declining to Hear Apache Religious Freedom Case appeared first on Reason.com.

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Circuit Justice Kagan Never Bothered Calling For A Reply In Trump v. AFGE

The District Court succeeded its TRO with a PI, rendering the government's application moot.

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Donald Trump asks courts to ‘blindly trust’ his word about deportations, but one California judge has had enough

Courts may yet curb Trump's worst tendencies.

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Judge orders Trump administration to admit roughly 12,000 refugees

A judge has ordered the Trump administration to admit some 12,000 refugees into the United States

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Why the Major Questions Doctrine Applies to the President, Not Just Executive Agencies

This is a key issue in cases seeking to limit executive branch power grabs, including Trump's tariffs. Judge Ryan Nelson (a conservative Trump appointee) explains why the president is not exempt from the doctrine.

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

Group chats, monopolies, and corporate espionage.

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Federal Government Urges S. Ct. to Take Second Amendment Case

The question presented in Wolford v. Lopez is: Whether the Second Amendment allows a State to make it unlawful for concealed-carry license-holders… The post Federal Government Urges S. Ct. to Take Second Amendment Case appeared first on Reason.com.

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Federal Court Blocks Trump Executive Order Denying Federal Funds to Sanctuary Cities

The decision is based on precedents in similar cases during Trump's first term.

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"The Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Hate Mail to Harvard," by Prof. Genevieve Lakier (Chicago)

I've worked with Prof. Lakier on various projects recently, and have been much impressed with her analyses (as well as… The post "The Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Hate Mail to Harvard," by Prof. Genevieve Lakier (Chicago) appeared first on Reason.com.

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Second Amendment Roundup: 9th Circuit Upholds California Magazine Ban (Again)

The third time isn’t the charm.

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Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Corner crossing, prison typewriting, and an interview with Webster Bivens.

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Judicial Conference Recommends 71 New Judgeships, Including Two on the Ninth Circuit

The Judicial Conference again asks Congress to create more judicial seats to address judicial backlogs.

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Nevada Math Prof Alleges Discipline for "Voic[ing] Concerns About … the Math Department … Lower[ing] Its Curriculum Standards"

The Ninth Circuit allows his First Amendment claim against his community college to go forward.

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Ending US birthright citizenship could have consequences for LGBTQ+ couples, lower-income parents and the surrogacy market

The first month of US President Donald Trump’s second term saw an onslaught of executive orders. The order aiming to change how birthright citizenship – the constitutional guarantee of citizenship to most children born within US territory – is granted could be the most consequential. Federal judges in Maryland, Washington…

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Expressive Discrimination: Universities' First Amendment Right to Affirmative Action — Part 4

The final post in my serial blogging on whether private universities can use a Boy Scouts expressive association theory to have race-based affirmative action.

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There is Some Drama Brewing In San Francisco v. EPA

Today the Court decided one case, San Francisco v. EPA. As I predicted, the majority opinion was assigned to Justice Alito.… The post There is Some Drama Brewing In San Francisco v. EPA appeared first on Reason.com.

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Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Private islands, signal fires, and a salmagundi of sadness.

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Divided Fourth Circuit Denies Partial Stay of Preliminary Injunction Against Executive Order Curtailing Birthright Citizenship

If nationwide injunctions were okay against other administrations, the Fourth Circuit see no reason they are not okay now.

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One More First Amendment Case to Watch

Another First Amendment case that the Court will consider this Friday, but on the religion side, is Apache Stronghold v.… The post One More First Amendment Case to Watch appeared first on Reason.com.

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Alien Tort Statute Liability for American Publisher Would Turn on Whether It Knew Author It Paid Was Hamas Hostage-Holder

From Judge Tiffany Cartwright (W.D. Wash.) in Friday's Jan v. People Media Project: Plaintiff Almog Meir Jan is an Israeli… The post Alien Tort Statute Liability for American Publisher Would Turn on Whether It Knew Author It Paid Was Hamas Hostage-Holder appeared first on Reason.com.

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Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Crypto rules, false statements, and regulatory habitats.

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A Final(?) Attempt to Resurrect the Kids Climate Case

The Juliana plaintiffs are again seeking Supreme Court review of their case.

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A Proposal To Create A New Article III Court of Immigration Review

"Creation of the COIR would also ensure a 'uniform rule' of immigration law as commanded by Article I of the U.S. Constitution."

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Supreme Court DIGs Facebook

The first argued case to be decided is dismissed.

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