At least 11 congressmen from 1865-1871 were arguably not citizens under Trump's interpretation of 14th A, our research finds. Yet no one challenged their eligibility to serve. Why not? Obviously, b/c no one who drafted or ratified the 14th A shared Trump's view. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

‘Asterisk’ comes from a Geek word meaning “little star.” *Greek

fascinating new birthright citizenship research from Amanda Frost and Emily Eason — in a reconstruction period rife with eligibility challenges, nobody challenged 12 members of Congress who would fail Trump’s citizenship clause test Paper here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Oh what a special one this is . . . Fifty years ago today — Dec. 19, 1975 — the great John Paul Stevens joined the Supreme Court of the United States. ❤️

The Kennedy Center name is established by federal statute, and therefore may be repealed only by federal statute. www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...

Putting just a little more light out into the night . . .

On this day — December 16th — in 1775, this clever creature was born. Happy 250th birthday, Jane Austen!

How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.

“Knowledge is good. It does not have to look good or sound good or even do good. It is good just by being knowledge. And the only thing that makes it knowledge is that it is true. You can’t have too much of it and there is no little too little to be worth having.”

“Knowledge is good. It does not have to look good or sound good or even do good. It is good just by being knowledge. And the only thing that makes it knowledge is that it is true. You can’t have too much of it and there is no little too little to be worth having.”

Oh this broke my heart today — “I feel so cheated and so sad that I don’t get to keep living the wonderful life I had with this kind, funny, handsome genius I managed to find.” “A Battle with My Blood” by Tatiana Schlossberg

On this day – November 13th – in 1856, the great Louis Dembitz Brandeis was born. Sixty years later, he would join the Supreme Court. 🏛️

Joyscrolling

10/10

Democratic women have made history tonight: Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia. Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey. I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉

The weary sun hath made a golden set

A riot of color! 🍁

In honor of Halloween, my favorite essay in the philosophy of candy: 200proofliberals.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-...

This will forever live in my heart . . .

[Enter Ghost.]

I am excited to host @marinklevy.bsky.social today at the @umnlawschool.bsky.social Public Law Workshop. She will be speaking about her paper with @zclopton.bsky.social, “Local Rulemaking.” I am looking forward to the conversation!

"Provides a blueprint for both the legal practitioner and those interested in learning more about the practical considerations that define appellate advocacy." Written and Unwritten by Jon O. Newman & @marinklevy.bsky.social, Out Now https://cup.org/4qsplTx #LawSky #AppellateSky

I would have written an article about phone books if it meant getting to write with Zach Clopton . . . But luckily for me we wrote about Local Rules instead. So excited our article is now out with the Virginia Law Review . . . 💙🧡

Thanks to all who joined us for the Star Rule of Law Series event yesterday! Moderated by Prof. @marinklevy.bsky.social with Profs. Jamal Greene & Cynthia Nicoletti, the panel explored Dred Scott, Ex parte Merryman, and what history still has to teach us.

“The sun shines to-day also.” (Emerson)

From the Daily Texan, the UT student newspaper: Academic freedom should not be for sale. thedailytexan.com/2025/10/16/a...

“Study" From Old French studier, from Latin studēre: To strive after, to concentrate on, to support, favour, devote oneself to ❤️

All but 2 Universities Decline a Trump Offer of Preferential Funding (🎁 link)

Ah dear nature—the mere remembrance, after a short forgetfulness . . . (Thoreau)

[Exit King.]

Durham, NC ❤️🤍💙 #NoKings

What a nice day for a little peaceful protesting . . . 🚫👑

Happy 93rd - 93rd! - Birthday to Judge Guido Calabresi! ❤️

There are so many good people out there in the world — who are willing to do the right things for the right reasons. We will find a way. ❤️

Independence and evidence-based decision-making must drive federal prosecutorial actions.

There is no anguish quite so sweet as learning about an apple that you hadn’t heard of and likely won’t taste

Brown rejects the compact! President Paxson’s letter references the views of stakeholders - & I know as an alum how activated the Brown community was while the school considered its response - an important reminder of how much organizing matters

If Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act falls, Democrats might need to win the national popular vote by 5 to 6 points to take control of the House, via Nate Cohn www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...

Unsurprisingly fantastic, nuanced piece by Dave Pozen and Jed Britton-Purdy. Read it! www.bostonreview.net/articles/wha...

Always happy to see this face . . . #Northwestern 💜

🍎-picking season . . .

Well done, MIT! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

Looking forward to this event today . . .

I’m really looking forward to these conversations on Friday. Please register and come/zoom in! harvardlawreview.org/judicial-rev...

This is very good—it’s a true service to/must read for U.S. Judges, on their options as they decide cases about the legality of Executive actions.

TFW the great @smmarotta.bsky.social takes time out of his crazy busy schedule to teach your students about personal jurisdiction. Sean is a mensch and Civ Pro rockstar, and my students and I had the BEST time! ❤️ #appellatesky

When the plans get out of the DM and you actually go visit @marinklevy.bsky.social and her class. I had the BEST time.