Why states are right on app store age laws Written by A lawsuit in Texas is challenging a state law that requires app stores to verify that users are adults or have parental permission before allowing them to download apps. The argument is that this limits speech. The...
Measuring the cost of federal guidance in Utah Written by William C. Duncan The Utah Legislature’s Federalism Commission is studying federal agency guidance directed to the state. This guidance isn’t legally binding but is intended to change state policies. In...
What’s at stake in the Supreme Court’s therapy speech case Written by The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a challenge to a Colorado law requiring therapists to affirm the sexual orientation and gender identity of minor clients. A number of justices...
What rising violence reveals about freedom and faith Written by In just over a month, people of faith and religious sanctuaries have been attacked in high-profile acts of violence and destruction. These are part of increased religiously directed attacks in the United...
Choosing Utah’s next supreme court judge Written by William C. Duncan The Utah Appellate Nominating Commission is considering candidates to fill a vacancy on the Utah Supreme Court. In addition to baseline qualifications like judicial demeanor, the commission, the...
