Everyone agrees we need to build more homes. But what if those homes are going to be in your backyard? For some reason that possibility often leads to discoveries of endangered species. Ben Field of I

You probably know that all-too-many jobs require a license to work. But how is that license administered, who enforces its rules, and who makes the decision on whether to take the license away? Almost

Two cases, from the Fourth and Sixth Circuits, came out within just a few days of each other, and each was about a city tearing a house down. And whether that was OK. They came to different conclusion

We welcome back Easha Anand of Stanford Laws Supreme Court Litigation Clinic for her third (or is it fourth?) appearance. Last time she was on she had not yet argued at the Supreme Court, but now she

If you have a greenhouse, and a government agent sees it on Google Maps, is that fact probable cause to charge you with growing illegal cannabis, fine you $10,000 a day, and not give you a hearing for

A lot going on this week, including a lot of Short Circuit news. On the law side we talk about two recent opinions, one from the Fourth Circuit and one from the Sixth. Jeff Rowes of IJ explains the la

Can state officers simply come on your land and take samples of your dirt (and water) without a warrant? Well, its hard to know when the court abstains from telling you. Thats what happened in the S

City council meetings are usually sparsely attended, low key, unwatched affairs. Except when theyre not. This week we have two cases where those in power were so offended by what members of the publi

Seasons greetings from Short Circuit! While youre enjoying your holiday week at the end of 2024 were giving you the content you need: Christmas sweaters. Dont worry, theres still plenty of legal s

IJs Anya Bidwell guest hosts this special episode to ask what states and local governments can do to better protect their citizens rights, particularly when it comes to achieving justice in the cour