Volokh Conspiracy
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States Enact New Death Penalty Laws Challenging Kennedy v. Louisiana
Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi enact death penalty laws for child rape, prompting Supreme Court precedent debate from 2008 Kennedy case.
Judge Stops DOT From Freezing $16B Hudson Tunnel Funds Over DEI Review
A federal judge blocks DOT’s attempt to halt $16 billion Hudson Tunnel funding over DEI compliance, impacting key legal and infrastructure stakeholders.
Supreme Court Will Hear Case on Parental Rights in Minors' Gender-Affirming Care
The Supreme Court granted review of International Partners for Ethical Care v. Ferguson, challenging Washington's rules on parental notice for minors' gender-affirming treatment.
Ninth Circuit Revives Religious Discrimination Suit Against Alaska Airlines Union
Ninth Circuit allows Christian flight attendants' religious discrimination claims against Alaska Airlines and its union to proceed to trial.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii’s Restrictive Gun Carry Law
The Supreme Court invalidated Hawaii’s 2023 law requiring permission to carry guns on private property open to the public, expanding Second Amendment rights.
D.C. Circuit Upholds Trump’s Expedited Removal Policy Expansion
D.C. Circuit court upholds Trump-era expedited removal policy nationwide, preserving fast-track deportations without judicial hearings.
Judge Blocks Trump-Era Subpoenas for Minnesota Immigration Records
A federal judge quashes subpoenas targeting Minnesota Democrats' immigration records, impacting government investigations and data privacy.