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Our New Federal Circuit Amicus Brief in the Section 122 Tariff Case

The brief explains why the Section 122 tariffs are illegal and run afoul of the major questions and nondelegation doctrines.

Reason · Sep 9

How Trump's Tariffs Undermine US Trustworthiness and Credibility—and What Can Be Done to Stop it

Economist David Hebert highlights an underappreciated danger of Trump's tariff mania. It's a serious problem, but one that can at least be mitigated.

Reason · Jul 26

Colorado was the first state to cap a drug’s price – then a federal court stepped in

Colorado is one of a handful of states with a review board for drug prices and one of only four with a board empowered to set upper limits on what state agencies, insurers and other purchasers may pay or be reimbursed for certain high-cost drugs dispensed to patients in the…

The Conversation · Jul 20

Will the Supreme Court Review Judge Newman's Stealth Impeachment?

The Court should grant cert on the important separation of powers issue raised by her long-running, allegedly "temporary suspension" from case assignments.

Reason · Jun 4

US Court of International Trade Refuses to Stay Injunction Against Trump's Section 122 Tariffs

The decision means the injunction blocking collection of the tariffs will not be blocked while litigation continues.

Reason · May 21

Federal appeals court releases its own ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ video to explain what it does - and, yes, it’s cringeworthy

The clip, posted to YouTube, features a monkey riding a rocket and judges waving glow sticks under a disco ball

The Independent UK · May 20

Chief Judge Moore Commissions Bizarre AI Cartoon About The Federal Circuit Without Judge Newman

Kimberly Moore may rival Neal Katyal for the most cringey YouTube video in recent memory.

Reason · May 19

US Court halts order finding new Trump tariffs unlawful for now

A federal appeals court has put a hold on a ruling that found President Donald Trump's global tariffs unlawful. This means importers will continue to pay the 10% tariffs for now. The court is considering the administration's request to keep collecting the levies while it appeals the decision. This pause…

The Economic Times · May 13

US asks to keep collecting Trump’s tariffs after court loss

The Trump administration has asked a US appeals court to pause a trade court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariffs, allowing the levies to remain while the legal challenge continues.

The Economic Times · May 12

Is Judge Pauline Newman Entitled to Her Day in Court?

Her cert petition to the Supreme Court presents the important jurisdictional question of whether the Judicial Disability Act bars all judicial review of a decision by her fellow judges to remove her from active service.

Reason · Mar 12