Family Separation Drama Fjord Is a Haunting Depiction of Unchecked State Power
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Family Separation Drama Fjord Is a Haunting Depiction of Unchecked State Power
This is what it looks like when your children are taken by the state.
"The District Court—or Perhaps, Being Charitable, Its AI Agent—Ignored and Manipulated Governing Law, Apparently to Satisfy a Policy Agenda"
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"The District Court—or Perhaps, Being Charitable, Its AI Agent—Ignored and Manipulated Governing Law, Apparently to Satisfy a Policy…
A short excerpt from the long opinion in Jackson Fed. of Teachers v. Fitch, decided yesterday by Fifth Circuit Judge...
California Republicans Pushing New Voter ID Law Are Motivated by Trump's 'Stolen Election' Fantasies
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California Republicans Pushing New Voter ID Law Are Motivated by Trump's 'Stolen Election' Fantasies
Proposition 39's requirements aren't overly obtrusive, only unnecessary.
Could a Libertarian Swing the Texas Senate Race?
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Could a Libertarian decide the Texas Senate race?
Libertarian Senate candidate Ted Brown discusses Ken Paxton's corruption scandals, James Talarico's economic policies, and why Texas isn't as free as Republicans claim.
He Won a City Council Seat by Openly Admitting How Little He Wants the Job
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He Won a City Council Seat by Openly Admitting How Little He Wants the Job
"I barely want to do this," Brady Rogers admitted. Voters apparently appreciated the honesty.
Worst Nathan for You–Style Scheme Ever? A Polling Company Claimed Its Fake Polls Were a Social Experiment.
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Worst Nathan for You–Style Scheme Ever? A Polling Company Claimed Its Fake Polls Were a Social Experiment.
Information regulation is not the way to stop online hoaxes. But that doesn’t mean we should stop searching for the truth.
The Founders Warned Against Secret Arrests. ICE Is Testing That Principle.
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The Founders Warned Against Secret Arrests. ICE Is Testing That Principle.
A lawsuit filed by The Marshall Project argues that ICE must disclose the names of immigrant detainees because you can’t check a government that won’t say who it’s holding.
Mississippi Cop Who Shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley Resigns After State Calls Shooting 'Justified'
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Mississippi Cop Who Shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley Resigns After State Calls Shooting 'Justified'
The resignation comes after the release of bodycam footage that raised questions about the police's handling of the incident.
Kalshi's CEO Wants 1 Set of Rules. The States Want 50.
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Kalshi's CEO Wants 1 Set of Rules. The States Want 50.
Tarek Mansour argues prediction markets can police insider trading themselves, but regulators still see a gambling app.
Trump Sues to Block Alaska Senate Election Results Because Potential Voter "Confusion"
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Trump Sues to Block Alaska Senate Election Results Because Potential Voter "Confusion"
Today, the Trump Justice Department filed a lawsuit seeking to block Alaska Senate election results on the grounds they...
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
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Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Rebellions, rebels without a cause, and military discounts.
Even Under Mamdani, New York City's Ballot Questions Might Cut Red Tape and Public Review Hearings
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Even Under Mamdani, New York City's Ballot Questions Might Cut Red Tape and Public Review Hearings
COGE placed five proposals before voters on the November ballot, largely targeting the bureaucratic processes governing new construction and business activity.
Under Proposed Treasury Rule, Corporate Homebuyers Who Don't Track Their Receipts Face $1 Million Fines
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Under Proposed Treasury Rule, Corporate Homebuyers Who Don't Track Their Receipts Face $1 Million Fines
The proposed regulations implement the restrictions on large investor purchases of single-family homes passed by Congress this year.
Why Would Trump Make A Deal With A Judge Who Ruled Illegal Aliens Have A Right To "Locomotion" In The United States?
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Why Would Trump Make A Deal With A Judge Who Ruled Illegal Aliens Have A Right To "Locomotion" In The United States?
And does Todd Butler agree with Judge Southwick that denying a bond hearing to illegal aliens is an affront to freedom “at its most basic”?
How Helping Someone Buy Drugs Can Send You to Prison for 20 Years
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How Helping Someone Buy Drugs Can Send You to Prison for 20 Years
State and federal prosecutors responded to fentanyl overdoses by treating accidents as homicides.
The U.K.'s Online Safety Act Has Been a Failure. Regulators Want To Broaden It Anyway.
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The U.K.'s Online Safety Act Has Been a Failure. Regulators Want To Broaden It Anyway.
A new report reveals more shortcomings of the U.K.’s Online Safety Act.