An old favorite on our first show of 2024, a search incident to arrest. Was it reasonable for the police to open a man’s backpack […]

If you ask someone on the street what’s the deal with the standard in employment discrimination cases they’ll likely exclaim “McDonnell Douglas!” And they’d be […]

In 1922, Scranton, Pennsylvania was said to be on the verge of collapsing into the vast coal mines beneath the city; residents, buildings, and streets […]

Motions to suppress evidence of illegal firearms possession seem to be all the rage these days, or at least on this episode. IJ’s Christie Hebert […]

Quite a bit to talk about today on Unpublished Opinions, the podcast where Institute for Justice attorneys muse on legal things other than the federal […]

Two holiday delights this week: The right of a former president to say “Deranged prosecutor Jack Smith” and the proper standard when officials recklessly fail […]

In 1984, the Supreme Court ruled that the Fourth Amendment’s protections against warrantless searches do not apply to “open fields.” Which means that government agents […]

We’re joined by Braden Boucek, Director of Litigation at the Southeastern Legal Foundation, and IJ’s Arif Panju. Braden takes us to the Eighth Circuit where […]

It’s all about rights and voting this week. With a cause of action twist. We dig into the right to sue to enforce voting rights […]

Short Circuit 299 | The Gambler We’re joined by Mike Greenberg of IJ, who flies in via drone. Or, rather, two drone cases. First Mike […]

Season 3 of Bound By Oath is coming soon! Click here for transcript.

You ever notice those warning labels saying the State of California has carcinogenic concerns about whatever the product is you are buying? Ever also notice […]

It’s the old and the new economy this week. First, IJ’s Dan Alban grabs his shovel and hardhat and heads deep down into the tunnels […]

It’s another edition of the podcast where we talk about things other than the federal courts of appeals. Patrick Jaicomo and Sam Gedge clamber in […]

A pair of qualified-immunity-infused opinions that will light a fire and inspire parenting solidarity. First, IJ’s Tori Clark brings us to the Ninth Circuit where […]

It’s our Halloween special! Spooky stories from the federal courts of appeals that will keep you up at night. Erica “Specter” Smith Ewing and Bert […]

Short Circuit listeners may be familiar with occupational liberty cases brought by the Institute for Justice. But perhaps not with the kind of “through the […]

It’s a Short Circuit Special this week, all about that part of the Constitution that is supposed to keep away unreasonable searches and seizures—the Fourth […]

A special Short Circuit Live in southern California with a special guest. We welcome Ken White, a/k/a Popehat to the show, along with IJ attorneys […]

IJ President and Chief Counsel Scott Bullock discusses IJ’s incredible growth over the past decade. Learn what’s changed, what hasn’t, and why IJ always stays […]

Ever wonder how IJ chooses which cases to litigate, finds clients, and develops campaigns that fundamentally transform the law? IJ’s Deputy Litigation Director Robert McNamara […]

All too often, governments treat people like ATMs, seizing property and issuing fines to raise revenue, not promote justice. Senior Vice President Dana Berliner; IJ […]

When federal courts don’t protect the right to earn a living, state constitutions can offer a way forward. IJ attorneys Arif Panju and Justin Pearson […]

This fast-paced series of four mini-panels, each featuring an IJ attorney and client, explores cutting-edge property rights issues and related IJ cases. Learn how IJ […]

Learn how IJ works at state houses and city halls across America to protect people’s rights. IJ directors Meagan Forbes, Lisa Knepper, and Chad Reese […]

IJ’s Vice President for Communications, Justin Wilson, explains how IJ uses the court of public opinion to win cases before judges, at legislatures, and beyond. […]

A bevy of court-created legal doctrines permit rogue government officials to violate the Constitution and get away with it. The heads of IJ’s Project on […]

Everyday people across America have creative and private solutions to persistent public problems like hunger and homelessness, including IJ client Norma Thornton, who was arrested […]

IJ President and Chief Counsel Scott Bullock discusses IJ’s plans for the future and IJ’s commitment to a principled, nonpartisan defense of justice for all.

We visit some friends of the Institute for Justice at the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic at Stanford Law School. The clinic allows law students to […]