Volokh Conspiracy
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Seventh Circuit Blocks Indiana Ban on Informing Minors About Abortions
Seventh Circuit invalidates Indiana law banning informing minors about out-of-state abortion providers, reinforcing First Amendment speech protections in reproductive rights.
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down DOE Appliance Efficiency Rule
The Fifth Circuit invalidates a Biden-era appliance efficiency rule citing procedural APA violations, affecting federal regulatory practices.
ACLU’s Supreme Court bid in Texas Ten Commandments case sparks debate
The ACLU’s petition for Supreme Court review of Texas’s Ten Commandments law raises questions about First Amendment precedent and implications for religious displays in public schools.
Trump Memo Authorizes Private Firms to 'Hack Back' Against Foreign Cyber Threats
President Trump authorized vetted U.S. firms to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign hackers, raising legal and compliance challenges under CFAA.
Second Circuit Affirms First Amendment Right to Record Police in Public
The Second Circuit rules in Massimino v. Benoit that individuals have a First Amendment right to record police activity in public spaces, supporting law enforcement accountability.
Fifth Circuit Says Congress Controls Citizenship by Descent
In Guerra Quezada v. U.S., the Fifth Circuit affirms Congress's constitutional authority over citizenship by descent, impacting immigration law.