
The Libertarian
The Libertarian is a podcast of the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin.
Constitutionalism

Amicus Brief: Hon. William P. Barr and Hon. Michael B. Mukasey in Support of Petitioners
Former AGs Barr and Mukasey Cite Civitas in a SCOTUS Brief

Rational Judicial Review: Constitutions as Power-sharing Agreements, Secession, and the Problem of Dred Scott
Judicial review and originalism serve as valuable commitment mechanisms to enforce future compliance with a political bargain.

State Courts Can’t Run Foreign Policy
Suncor is also a golden opportunity for the justices to stop local officials from interfering with an industry critical to foreign and national-security policy.

Separation of Powers and Our Constitutional Freedoms
'Separation of Powers' contains something of benefit to everyone, from first-year law students to grizzled veterans of the post-New Deal wars.

Justice Alito Is the Jurist America Needed
Mollie Hemingway’s recent book provides just enough information about Alito’s life to satisfy those who would like to know about his upbringing and life before joining the Court, and, more importantly, how that upbringing helped to shape his values and approach to judging.




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