Thoughts on Britain’s vote for Brexit; Dangerous Implications of today’s Supreme Court ruling upholding racial preferences at the University of Texas; And speaking of outlandish trademark claims . . .; Warrantless breath tests are okay after drunken driving arrests — but warrantless blood tests are not; Thoughts on today’s Supreme Court immigration ruling; Equally divided Supreme Court affirms lower court decision on Obama immigration policies (updated); Today’s unusual Supreme Court lineup;
 
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Thoughts on Britain’s vote for Brexit
Britain's vote for Brexit has major implications, and will likely cause more harm than good. But there is tremendous uncertainty about its ultimate effects.
Dangerous Implications of today’s Supreme Court ruling upholding racial preferences at the University of Texas
The ruling is a victory for racial preferences in higher education. It seems to license wide-ranging racial discrimination in university admissions for purposes of achieving nebulous educational benefits of "diversity." However, the decision's reach may be limited in some respects.
 
And speaking of outlandish trademark claims . . .
Are the Toronto Maple Leafs seriously considering opposing rapper-turned-pot-entrepreneur Snoop Dogg's use of a "Leafs by Snoop" trademark? Really?
 
Warrantless breath tests are okay after drunken driving arrests — but warrantless blood tests are not
An important decision from the Supreme Court in Birchfield v. North Dakota.
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Thoughts on today’s Supreme Court immigration ruling
Implications of today's equally divided Supreme Court ruling on immigration. The ruling is a setback for supporters of the president's policy. But they have a number of options going forward.
 
Equally divided Supreme Court affirms lower court decision on Obama immigration policies (updated)
With only eight justices, the Supreme Court was unable to resolve the dispute over the Obama administration's immigration reforms (and a dispute over Indian tribal court jurisdiction, too).
Race-conscious university admissions policies survive Supreme Court review
The Supreme Court, per Justice Anthony Kennedy, upholds the use of race in admissions by the University of Texas.
Today’s unusual Supreme Court lineup
A decision concerning sentence enhancements under the Armed Career Criminal Act produces some odd bedfellows on the court.
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