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Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

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The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal Brotherly crooks, dueling bourbons, and a law from 1785. Please enjoy the latest edition of Short Circuit, a weekly feature written by a bunch of people at the Institute for Justice. The day draws n...
Steelman: The article presents a clear narrative of a court ruling in favor of the Eben-Ezer Food Truck owners against the town of Parksley and a city councilman. The defendants violated the Fourth Amendment by cutting a water pipe, causing damages worth over $1000. Qualified immunity was denied due to the outrageous nature of the violation. Patterns detected: ARC-0043 Motte-and-Bailey (the article focuses on the court ruling without providing context about the broader situation), ARC-0024 Ambig...