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The YIMBY-Libertarian Convergence

An eminent domain case out of Rhode Island shows how YIMBY regulatory reforms and libertarian constitutional law activism work in tandem.

Reason · Aug 4

When Is a Park Fee Unconstitutional?

Plus: San Francisco slashes affordable housing mandates, wide support for streamlining environmental review, and Mamdani's rent ripoff report.

Reason · Jul 21

Border Cops Can Search Your Phone Whenever They Want, If You're Within 100 Miles of the Border

They can also search it without a warrant if you're flying abroad. Yes, even if you're an American citizen.

Reason · Jul 13

Starter Homes Live in Texas, Die in Arizona

Plus: A new constitutional challenge to inclusionary zoning fees, a vetoed ban on rent-recommendation software, and a ill-conceived rent freeze in New York City.

Reason · Jun 3, 2025

Why We Can't Have Nice Things: Dial 'T' for Terrible Telehealth Laws

How restrictions on telemedicine are forcing doctors to choose between following the law and obeying their ethical obligations.

Reason · Oct 3, 2024

Governments Are Still Stealing People's Home Equity Over Modest Tax Debts

A handful of states use loopholes to get around a Supreme Court ruling that declared the practice unconstitutional.

Reason · Oct 2, 2024

Pacific Legal Foundation Report on "Locking Squatters Out: How States Can Protect Property Owners From Squatters"

The report has useful data on the scope of the problem, and recommendations on what can be done about it.

Reason · Aug 9, 2024

Three states end judicial deference practices

Lawmakers in Indiana, Nebraska, and Idaho passed bills in March 2024 to end judicial deference practices in each state. The bills were based on model legislation developed by The Goldwater Institute and the Pacific Legal Foundation, titled the Judicial Deference Reform Act. 

Ballotpedia · Apr 22, 2024

Laws Requiring Social Media Firms to Host Content they Prefer to Exclude Violate the Takings Clause

Ethan Blevins of the Pacific Legal Foundation explains why. I myself have made similar arguments.

Reason · Apr 18, 2024

Upcoming Pacific Legal Foundation Symposia on Regulatory Takings and the Antiquities Act

PLF seeks submissions by scholars.

Reason · Mar 12, 2024