The Volokh Conspiracy
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Today in Supreme Court History: April 19, 1920
4/19/1920: Missouri v. Holland decided.
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4/19/1920: Missouri v. Holland decided.
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The strongest version of this narrative presents *Missouri v. Holland* as a pivotal moment in constitutional law, reinforcing federal authority in treaty-making while framing *Reason*'s role as a necessary counterbalance to media bias and government overreach. The historical legal content serves as a neutral anchor, but the surrounding donation appeals employ rhetorical strategies that align with libertarian advocacy. The repeated emphasis on "socialist policies," "government overreach," and "ce...
