by William C. Duncan | Nov 13, 2025
Who’s accountable when religious freedom is violated? Written by William C. Duncan The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a case where a former prisoner, forcibly shaved in violation of his religious vows, seeks financial compensation from the officials...
by William C. Duncan | Nov 5, 2025
Tariffs and the separation of powers Written by William C. Duncan A case before the U.S. Supreme Court this week concerns the power of the president to impose tariffs relying on implied delegation from Congress. The president argues that he can set tariffs based on...
by William C. Duncan | Oct 29, 2025
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...
by William C. Duncan | Oct 23, 2025
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...
by William C. Duncan | Oct 14, 2025
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...
