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Pardons and Autopen Signatures: A 2024 Appellate Decision Says Pardons Don't Have to Be Signed (or Even Written) at All

[UPDATE: I note a contrary argument in an update at the end of this post.]

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In Trump's Revenge Fantasy, Biden Did Not Actually Pardon Members of the January 6 Committee

The president says those legislators are "subject to investigation at the highest level," notwithstanding their pardons and the Speech or Debate Clause.

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Why We Don't Need the Department of Education

Plus: A listener asks the editors whether a Kamala Harris presidency would have been preferable.

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"Specific Relief Against Sweeping Executive Decrees," from Prof. James Pfander (Northwestern)

I'm very glad to pass along this item from Prof. James Pfander about Department of State v. AIDS Vaccine Advocacy… The post "Specific Relief Against Sweeping Executive Decrees," from Prof. James Pfander (Northwestern) appeared first on Reason.com.

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Is Trump's Trade War Causing a Recession?

The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow forecast plunged into recessionary territory, stocks wiped out $4 trillion in value, and consumers are pulling back. How long will Washington ignore the warning signs?

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Trump's Tariffs Could Be the Final Boss for Affordable Gaming

As Trump’s trade wars with Canada and China escalate, tariffs could push console prices up, threaten U.S. jobs, and disrupt a $66 billion industry.

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Allies Cancel Orders of F-35s, the Fighter Jets That Will Cost $2 Trillion

The U.S., in turn, should cancel the F-35 program altogether.

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Congress, the Fifth Amendment, and Personal Jurisdiction

A recently filed amicus brief in Fuld v. PLO.

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Trump Attacked Biden's 'Crazy' Yemen War. Now He's Reopening It.

The U.S. is back to bombing the Houthi movement.

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Virginia Courts Won't Split Ownership of Divorced Couple's Embryos

"The unique nature of each human embryo means that an equal division cannot conveniently be made," writes a Virginia judge.

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Great Moments in Unintended Consequences: Printed Guns, Scratch and Sniff, Jakarta Traffic (Vol. 18)

Good intentions, bad results.

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Trump Administration Deports Alleged Venezuelan Gang Members Despite Court Order

The White House invoked a rare wartime law to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, sparking a legal battle.

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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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New Income Tax Proposal Is Progressive and Unworkable

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the Trump administration wants to eliminate income taxes for those making $150,000 or less—an unprecedented shift with major consequences.

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Nuisance, "Modern Female Artists," Hunting, and Fiber Lines for Internet Access

In Bingham v. Kentucky Foundation for Women, Inc., decided Mar. 6 by Judge Charles Simpson (W.D. Ky.), writer Sallie Bingham… The post Nuisance, "Modern Female Artists," Hunting, and Fiber Lines for Internet Access appeared first on Reason.com.

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First They Came For…

Plus: Democrats' filibuster hypocrisy, Trump bombs Yemen, March Madness, and more...

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Ban on Public Employee Union Payroll Deductions, with Exception for Certain Unions, Violates Kentucky Constitution

From Commonwealth v. Kentucky Educ. Ass'n, decided Mar. 7 by the Kentucky Court of Appeals (Judge Susanne Cetrulo, joined by… The post Ban on Public Employee Union Payroll Deductions, with Exception for Certain Unions, Violates Kentucky Constitution appeared first on Reason.com.

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N.Y. Times Columnist on the Deception Surrounding the COVID-19 Origin Debate

From yesterday's column by Prof. Zeynep Tufekci: [T]o promote the appearance of consensus [that the COVID-19 pandemic was definitely caused… The post N.Y. Times Columnist on the Deception Surrounding the COVID-19 Origin Debate appeared first on Reason.com.

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Ex-Wife May Not Distribute Memoir in Which She Accuses Ex-Husband of Abuse, Because That May Harm Child

From Clark v. Clark, decided Mar. 5 by South Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Paula Thomas, joined by Judges Blake… The post Ex-Wife May Not Distribute Memoir in Which She Accuses Ex-Husband of Abuse, Because That May Harm Child appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Cold War Broadcasting Apparatus Should Shut Down

Dissidents resisting authoritarian regimes should be independent of the United States—and so should their media sources.

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Pandemic Lockdowns Made the World Ruder

The new, coarser world will likely be with us for years to come.

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The Federal Government Has a Lot of Unused Land. Can We Sell It Off To Build Houses?

One proposal would create a streamlined process for selling off federal land to state and local governments, but only if they allow housing to be built on it.

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Brickbat: To Insure Prompt Service?

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has suggested adding a 20 percent service charge to restaurant bills to help struggling eateries cover… The post Brickbat: To Insure Prompt Service? appeared first on Reason.com.

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Some Family And Immigration Law Questions About Birthright Citizenship

One virtue of birthright citizenship is simplicity. A child born in the United State is a citizen, and the government… The post Some Family And Immigration Law Questions About Birthright Citizenship appeared first on Reason.com.

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Trump's Awful Decision to Gut Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Trump is destroying a valuable source of American "soft power" and an inspiration to people suffering under authoritarian regimes.

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