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The Heritage Foundation Is Hiring A Legal Fellow And A Senior Legal Fellow

The Volokh Conspiracy

The Legal Fellow should have deep knowledge, experience, or scholarship in the following areas of law and legal policy: Constitutional law, particularly structural constitutionalism, including separation of powers and federalism principles. Criminal law, including a strong background in all areas of the U.S.

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German Interior Minister Outraged by Anti-Free Speech Meme. Reportedly Cracks Down on Free Speech

JonathanTurley

It appears that, while the liberal Scholz government may be near collapse, irony is still thriving in Germany. If true, this would seem a major story in using criminal laws to police parodies. The country fined YouTube in an effort to force the company to remove views that the government considers disinformation on COVID-19.

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Circuit Scoop — February 2025

Above The Law

In a series of recent decisions, federal courts across the United States have addressed a range of significant legal issues, from civil rights and constitutional law to administrative authority and criminal justice. Area of Law: Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, Federal Authority: 25 points.

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The Red Line: Democratic Officials Claim a Dangerous License for Illegality

JonathanTurley

From Democratic members of Congress to judges to city council members, officials claim that their official duties include obstructing the official functions of the federal government. even ominously warned the federal government that Democrats would bring down the house if it tried to charge McIver: Its a red line.

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Divided By Principle: How Justices Barrett And Jackson Are Shaping The Future Of Constitutional Law

Above The Law

Her questions aimed to gather perspectives on the potential unintended consequences of applying older laws to new technologies, indicating she may be cautious about overreaching interpretations that could criminalize lawful conduct. In two examples above, Grants Pass and Trump v. Find him on Twitter: @AdamSFeldman.

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Pakistan law minister dismisses UN working group recommendations urging release of former PM Imran Khan

JURIST

Tarar responded to the recommendations by stating that Khan possesses all rights guaranteed by the nation’s constitution, laws, and international norms, further asserting that any demands made in excess of these rules will be deemed discriminatory, biased and unjust.

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Steve Bannon is held in criminal contempt of Congress, pushing key question over presidential power to the courts

LLRX

Selin Professor of Constitutional Democracy, reviews how this battle between the two branches of government over access to presidential information raises questions about the constitutional authority of Congress and how lawmakers acquire the information needed to hold the executive branch accountable in the U.S. Jennifer L.