The 'Affordability' Agenda That Taxes Your Dinner
https://reason.com/2026/08/08/the-affordability-agenda-that-taxes-your-dinner/
https://reason.com/2026/08/08/the-affordability-agenda-that-taxes-your-dinner/
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The 'Affordability' Agenda That Taxes Your Dinner
Food-related taxes are rising in popularity, though they hurt restaurants and customers—and may even fail as a revenue-raising tool.
Race Discrimination in Admissions Suit Against U Washington Can Go Forward
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/08/08/race-discrimination-in-admissions-suit-against-u-washington-can-go-forward/
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/08/08/race-discrimination-in-admissions-suit-against-u-washington-can-go-forward/
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Race Discrimination in Admissions Suit Against U Washington Can Go Forward
From Zhong v. Univ. of Wash. Bd. of Regents, decided yesterday by Judge James Robart (W.D. Wash.): This civil rights action...
New Survey Data on Public Perceptions of the Supreme Court
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New Survey Data on Public Perceptions of the Supreme Court
A detailed Marquette Law School poll finds public views of the Court are modestly negative, but most major recent decisions enjoy majority public support.
In Post-Soviet Georgia, a Fledgling Libertarian Movement Faces an Increasingly Authoritarian State
https://reason.com/2026/08/09/in-post-soviet-georgia-a-fledgling-libertarian-movement-faces-an-increasingly-authoritarian-state/
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In Post-Soviet Georgia, a Fledgling Libertarian Movement Faces an Increasingly Authoritarian State
As leader of the “Girchi—More Freedom” party, Zurah Japaridze spent 7 months jailed as a political prisoner. He’s prepared to spend much longer there if he has to.
Some Tentatively Final Thoughts on Substack
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/08/09/some-tentatively-final-thoughts-on-substack/
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/08/09/some-tentatively-final-thoughts-on-substack/
Second Amendment Roundup: $0 Tax Left NFA with No Constitutional Basis
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/08/09/second-amendment-roundup-0-tax-left-nfa-with-no-constitutional-basis/
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Second Amendment Roundup: $0 Tax Left NFA with No Constitutional Basis
Northern District of Texas decides that registration requirements for non-taxed NFA firearms are no longer grounded in Congress’ power to lay and collect taxes.
No Qualified Immunity When Government Official Allegedly Deleted Comments Based on Viewpoint
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/08/10/no-qualified-immunity-when-government-official-allegedly-deleted-comments-based-on-viewpoint/
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/08/10/no-qualified-immunity-when-government-official-allegedly-deleted-comments-based-on-viewpoint/
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No Qualified Immunity When Government Official Allegedly Deleted Comments Based on Viewpoint
From Thursday's Schulte v. Leners, decided by Judge Frank Easterbrook, joined by Judges Doris Pryor and Joshua Kolar: Elizabeth Schulte...
Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss Case Against Southern Poverty Law Center
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/08/10/federal-court-refuses-to-dismiss-case-against-southern-poverty-law-center/
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Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss Case Against Southern Poverty Law Center
The court rejects the argument that the prosecution should be dismissed on the grounds that it's "vindictive."
D.C. Circuit Upholds Injunction Against Trump's Ballroom
https://reason.com/2026/08/10/d-c-circuit-upholds-injunction-against-trumps-ballroom/
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D.C. Circuit Upholds Injunction Against Trump's Ballroom
The Constitution assigns control of federal property to Congress, which never approved the president's demolition and replacement of the East Wing.
Design Defect Claim That Sig Sauer Fired Without Trigger Pull Not Necessarily Blocked by Second Amendment
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/08/10/design-defect-claim-that-sig-sauer-fired-without-trigger-pull-not-necessarily-blocked-by-second-amendment/
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/08/10/design-defect-claim-that-sig-sauer-fired-without-trigger-pull-not-necessarily-blocked-by-second-amendment/
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Design Defect Claim That Sig Sauer Fired Without Trigger Pull Not Necessarily Blocked by Second Amendment
From Judge Thomas Thrash (N.D. Ga.) Friday in Harvard v. Sig Sauer, Inc.; note that Harvard is just plaintiff's last...
"A Tale of Two Chiefs"
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/08/10/a-tale-of-two-chiefs/
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"A Tale of Two Chiefs"
"This tale of two chiefs depends entirely on whether Roberts determines the decision will lead to the best of times or the worst of times. If the Chief fears rough roads ahead, less will be decided."
No Pseudonymity for Autistic Ex-Judge-Candidate, Alleging Failure to Accommodate Disability in Bar Investigation
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/08/10/no-pseudonymity-for-autistic-ex-judge-candidate-alleging-failure-to-accommodate-disability-in-bar-investigation/
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/08/10/no-pseudonymity-for-autistic-ex-judge-candidate-alleging-failure-to-accommodate-disability-in-bar-investigation/
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No Pseudonymity for Autistic Ex-Judge-Candidate, Alleging Failure to Accommodate Disability in Bar Investigation
From a decision last Tuesday in Doe v. Florida Bar by Magistrate Judge Robert Norway (M.D. Fla.): Plaintiff argues that...