In granting summary judgment in favor of Dr. Amin, Judge Wood wrote: Multiple statements are verifiably false. The undisputed evidence has established that: (1) there were no mass hysterectomies or
Category: Legal Law
North Carolina Democrats Vote to Block Third-Party Candidates from Ballots – JONATHAN TURLEYNorth Carolina Democrats Vote to Block Third-Party Candidates from Ballots – JONATHAN TURLEY
Months ago, I wrote a column about how Democrats have continued to try to block voters from being able to vote for candidates while claiming the mantle of the defenders
Biden Adds Another Advocate for Censorship to the White House – JONATHAN TURLEYBiden Adds Another Advocate for Censorship to the White House – JONATHAN TURLEY
I have previously written how President Joe Biden is the most anti-free speech president since John Adams. For his part, Biden has continued to double down on his anti-free speech
Higher Education Plunges in Public Confidence – JONATHAN TURLEYHigher Education Plunges in Public Confidence – JONATHAN TURLEY
A new poll shows a further erosion of public confidence in higher education as faculty and administrators reduce colleges and universities to mere academic echo chambers. The poll from Gallup
Antifa Radicals Elected to the French and European Parliaments – JONATHAN TURLEYAntifa Radicals Elected to the French and European Parliaments – JONATHAN TURLEY
For many years, I have testified and written about Antifa and its growing anti-free speech philosophy. Some Democratic leaders have embraced this violent movement, which continues to gain strength on
The Press and Pundits Make Wild Claims in the Wake of the Court’s Immunity Decision – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Press and Pundits Make Wild Claims in the Wake of the Court’s Immunity Decision – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in The Hill on the over-wrought reaction to the Supreme Court decision in Trump v. United States. Commentators seemed to compete for the most alarmist accounts
Democratic Insiders Support “Blitz Primary” After Blocking Primary Competition – JONATHAN TURLEYDemocratic Insiders Support “Blitz Primary” After Blocking Primary Competition – JONATHAN TURLEY
A proposal is circulating in Washington to dump President Joe Biden and hold a “blitz primary” to choose a replacement. The proposal is the work of Rosa Brooks, a Georgetown
The Political and Media Establishment Turns on Biden – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Political and Media Establishment Turns on Biden – JONATHAN TURLEY
Washington this week is proving once again that, as President Harry Truman warned, if “you want a friend in Washington. Get a dog.” President Joe Biden appears isolated and alone
Author Don Winslow Posts Curious Message to Mark Warner – JONATHAN TURLEYAuthor Don Winslow Posts Curious Message to Mark Warner – JONATHAN TURLEY
Last night, President Joe Biden refused to take a cognitive or neurological test despite widespread concerns over his physical and mental decline. ABC’s George Stephanopoulos pressed the President on his
Biden Declares Two Justices Will Be Gone in Four Years – JONATHAN TURLEYBiden Declares Two Justices Will Be Gone in Four Years – JONATHAN TURLEY
One of the least discussed aspects of the interview with President Joe Biden last night was his declaration that two of the nine justices are not long for the Court.
Rep. Goldman Insists that the Country is Safe in the Hands of Others – JONATHAN TURLEYRep. Goldman Insists that the Country is Safe in the Hands of Others – JONATHAN TURLEY
Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, wrote “The President [of the Galaxy] in particular is very much a figurehead—he wields no real power whatsoever. […] His
Reporters Blame “Right-Wing Media” for Their Failure to Disclose Biden’s Infirmity – JONATHAN TURLEYReporters Blame “Right-Wing Media” for Their Failure to Disclose Biden’s Infirmity – JONATHAN TURLEY
The media is sorry . . . sort of. After the shocking appearance of President Joe Biden in the presidential debate, the public has turned its attention to the press
What We Can Learn From Jefferson and Adams on this Fourth of July – JONATHAN TURLEYWhat We Can Learn From Jefferson and Adams on this Fourth of July – JONATHAN TURLEY
For many of us, the Fourth of July is a favorite holiday as families gather around barbecues and picnic blankets to this quintessential American experience. Yet, in the midst of the food, fireworks and friends, it is also a
Jack Smith is Willing to Try Trump Up to Inauguration Day – JONATHAN TURLEYJack Smith is Willing to Try Trump Up to Inauguration Day – JONATHAN TURLEY
The Washington Post is reporting that Special Counsel Jack Smith may try to convict former president Donald Trump all the way through the election and up to 11:59 am on
Critics Unleash Threats and Abuse on the Court Following the Presidential Immunity Decision – JONATHAN TURLEYCritics Unleash Threats and Abuse on the Court Following the Presidential Immunity Decision – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the New York Post on the Supreme Court’s historic presidential immunity decision. I am not someone who has favored expansive presidential powers. As a Madisonian
No, President Biden, the Supreme Court Did Not Remove Any Limits on the Presidency – JONATHAN TURLEYNo, President Biden, the Supreme Court Did Not Remove Any Limits on the Presidency – JONATHAN TURLEY
As I have previously written, I am not someone who has favored expansive presidential powers. As a Madisonian scholar, I favor Congress in most disputes with presidents. However, I saw
Justice Jackson’s Suggested Path Forward for Jack Smith Could Lead to Another Reversal – JONATHAN TURLEYJustice Jackson’s Suggested Path Forward for Jack Smith Could Lead to Another Reversal – JONATHAN TURLEY
The Supreme Court’s decision in Fischer v. United States rejecting the use of obstruction of legal proceedings against January 6th defendants will potentially impact hundreds of cases. For some, it may lead
The Supreme Court Downsizes the “Insurrection” to Largely Trespassing – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Supreme Court Downsizes the “Insurrection” to Largely Trespassing – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the Hill on the Supreme Court decision on Friday in Fischer v. U.S. to reject hundreds of charges in January 6th cases for the obstruction
How the Press and Pundits are Again Mystified by the Obvious – JONATHAN TURLEYHow the Press and Pundits are Again Mystified by the Obvious – JONATHAN TURLEY
No one would think of the Beltway as being a place of the naive innocents of our society. Washington is the only ecosystem composed entirely of apex predators. Yet, this
More Citizens Trust Trump Over Biden to Protect Democracy – JONATHAN TURLEYMore Citizens Trust Trump Over Biden to Protect Democracy – JONATHAN TURLEY
The debate last night was chilling for many citizens as President Joe Biden clearly struggled to stay focused and responsive. It appeared to put on display what Special Counsel Robert
Robert Hur Emerges as the Clear Winner in the Presidential Debate – JONATHAN TURLEYRobert Hur Emerges as the Clear Winner in the Presidential Debate – JONATHAN TURLEY
The presidential debate last night was chilling to watch as President Joe Biden clearly struggled to retain his focus and, at points, seemed hopelessly confused. The winner was clear: Special
Want to Defeat Joe Biden? Look to the 1800 Election and Make Free Speech the Key Issue in 2024 – JONATHAN TURLEYWant to Defeat Joe Biden? Look to the 1800 Election and Make Free Speech the Key Issue in 2024 – JONATHAN TURLEY
Since his dystopian speech outside of Independence Hall in 2022, President Joe Biden has made “democracy is on the ballot” his campaign theme. Pundits have repeated the mantra, claiming that if Biden is not
America’s Anti-Free Speech Movement Forces Us Again To Choose Between Our Rights and Our Rage – JONATHAN TURLEYAmerica’s Anti-Free Speech Movement Forces Us Again To Choose Between Our Rights and Our Rage – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column on Fox.com on my book and how our current “age of rage” may be the most dangerous for free speech, but it is not our first
The Media Piles on Federal Judge After Lionizing Manhattan Judge – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Media Piles on Federal Judge After Lionizing Manhattan Judge – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the New York Post on the vicious attacks being directed at Judge Aileen Cannon as she addresses pre-trial motions in the Florida prosecution of former
The Supreme Court and the New York Legal Wasteland – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Supreme Court and the New York Legal Wasteland – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in The Hill on last week’s cases and the sharp contrast to the handling of the Trump case in Manhattan. Two of these cases hold particular
Only 28 Percent of the Public Has “High Confidence” in Higher Education – JONATHAN TURLEYOnly 28 Percent of the Public Has “High Confidence” in Higher Education – JONATHAN TURLEY
Only 28% said they had a “great deal of confidence in colleges and universities.” Not surprisingly, given the ideological balance at most schools, the highest levels of trust came from
Wales Moves Forward With Plan to Punish Politicians for Telling Lies – JONATHAN TURLEYWales Moves Forward With Plan to Punish Politicians for Telling Lies – JONATHAN TURLEY
Will Rogers once said that “if you ever injected truth into politics, you’d have no politics.” In Wales, it appears that the government is challenging that assessment. However, if the
The Indispensable Right Is Now Available! – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Indispensable Right Is Now Available! – JONATHAN TURLEY
The Kindle and audiotape versions are now immediately available. The book itself can be mailed directly from Amazon or purchased locally. We were surprised that Barnes & Noble put in
How The Supreme Court Swatted Down Hunter Biden’s Hail Mary Pass – JONATHAN TURLEYHow The Supreme Court Swatted Down Hunter Biden’s Hail Mary Pass – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column on Fox.com on the ruling in United States v. Rahimi and its implications for the Hunter Biden appeal. The hope for a final pass to the
Oregon Moves to Make Reporting Microaggressions Mandatory for Doctors – JONATHAN TURLEYOregon Moves to Make Reporting Microaggressions Mandatory for Doctors – JONATHAN TURLEY
There is a controversy in Oregon over a proposed change in the ethics rule from the Oregon Medical Board. At issue is the use of “microaggressions” to discipline doctors and
Federal Court Rules Professors Can Be Punished for Disruptive or Uncollegial Speech – JONATHAN TURLEYFederal Court Rules Professors Can Be Punished for Disruptive or Uncollegial Speech – JONATHAN TURLEY
In my new book, The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage, and a recent academic work, I discuss a new rationale being used by administrators to punish
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Sidewalks are Not “Pedestrian Ways” to Allow for Eminent Domain Seizures – JONATHAN TURLEYWisconsin Supreme Court Rules Sidewalks are Not “Pedestrian Ways” to Allow for Eminent Domain Seizures – JONATHAN TURLEY
In Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, a court informs the irascible character of Mr. Bumble that it assumes a level of control of his wife’s conduct. Mr. Bumble responds that “if
Dean Warns that Criticizing the School or its Leadership is Not Protected at Harvard – JONATHAN TURLEYDean Warns that Criticizing the School or its Leadership is Not Protected at Harvard – JONATHAN TURLEY
In my book out this week, The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage, I write about the anti-free speech movement that has swept over higher education and
Turley Interviewed by Bret Baier on the Release of The Indispensable Right – JONATHAN TURLEYTurley Interviewed by Bret Baier on the Release of The Indispensable Right – JONATHAN TURLEY
Last night, I had the pleasure of doing the first television interview on Special Report with Bret Baier on the release of my new book, The Indispensable Right: Free Speech
The Corruption of Merrick Garland – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Corruption of Merrick Garland – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in The Hill on the concerning record of Attorney General Merrick Garland on a variety of recent matters, including a frivolous privilege claim to withhold the
Wall Street Journal Reviews “The Indispensable Right” – JONATHAN TURLEYWall Street Journal Reviews “The Indispensable Right” – JONATHAN TURLEY
As the first edition goes out this week, the Wall Street Journal has published its review of The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage. Tunku Varadarajan takes
Father’s Day on the Billy Goat Trail – JONATHAN TURLEYFather’s Day on the Billy Goat Trail – JONATHAN TURLEY
I wanted to wish all of the dads on the blog a wonderful Father’s Day. I started my own celebration before dawn on the Billy Goat trail to watch the
The Connecticut Bar Association Warns Critics of Trump Prosecutions – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Connecticut Bar Association Warns Critics of Trump Prosecutions – JONATHAN TURLEY
This week, I have received emails from Connecticut bar members over a message posted by President Maggie Castinado, President-Elect James T. (Tim) Shearin, and Vice President Emily A. Gianquinto warning them
The Faux Outrage Over the Alito Flags and Tapes – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Faux Outrage Over the Alito Flags and Tapes – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in The Hill on the renewed attacks on Justice Samuel Alito after a liberal activist secretly taped a dinner conversation with him and his wife. The
MSNBC Legal Analyst and Law Professor Barbara McQuade Doubles Down on Laptop “Conspiracy Theory” – JONATHAN TURLEYMSNBC Legal Analyst and Law Professor Barbara McQuade Doubles Down on Laptop “Conspiracy Theory” – JONATHAN TURLEY
We have previously discussed the view of Michigan Law Professor and MSNBC legal analyst Barbara McQuade on free speech. We have strikingly different views on free speech. McQuade just published
Are there industries where constructive dismissal is more common?Are there industries where constructive dismissal is more common?
where constructive dismissal is more common? You may hear the term ‘constructive dismissal’ thrown around quite often, but it’s important to understand the definition before you decide to take legal
Hunter Comes Up A Donut Short of a Defense in Delaware – JONATHAN TURLEYHunter Comes Up A Donut Short of a Defense in Delaware – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the New York Post on the conviction of Hunter Biden in Delaware and how his nullification strategy may have backfired. As discussed below, empathy can
The Washington Post Makes Last Plea to Keep the Laptop “Conspiracy Theory” Alive – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Washington Post Makes Last Plea to Keep the Laptop “Conspiracy Theory” Alive – JONATHAN TURLEY
Across the media, journalists have recognized that the Hunter Biden laptop is authentic and, as established early by American intelligence agencies, not “Russian disinformation.” With the authentication of the laptop
Did the Defense Make Prison More Likely for Hunter Under the Sentencing Guidelines? – JONATHAN TURLEYDid the Defense Make Prison More Likely for Hunter Under the Sentencing Guidelines? – JONATHAN TURLEY
For months, I have been expressing disbelief that Hunter Biden and his defense team were going to take the gun case to trial. Even on the eve of the trial,
Free Speech in an Age of Rage – JONATHAN TURLEYFree Speech in an Age of Rage – JONATHAN TURLEY
The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage is about to hit the shelves around the country. The pre-ordered copies of the first edition will be mailed in
New Jersey Announces an Investigation into Trump Liquor Licenses – JONATHAN TURLEYNew Jersey Announces an Investigation into Trump Liquor Licenses – JONATHAN TURLEY
Many of us have expressed alarm at the politicization of the criminal justice system in New York by figures such as Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin
Pelosi Admits Fault for the Lack of Security Precautions on January 6th – JONATHAN TURLEYPelosi Admits Fault for the Lack of Security Precautions on January 6th – JONATHAN TURLEY
For years, some of us have asked why the Capitol was so poorly prepared for the January 6th riot. As part of the coverage on that day, I remarked at
Graduating McGill Student Seen Spitting at President as Crowd Cheers – JONATHAN TURLEYGraduating McGill Student Seen Spitting at President as Crowd Cheers – JONATHAN TURLEY
Various posters on social media have featured a video of a graduating McGill University student appearing to spit on the Dean and another faculty member. She then produced a sign
Can Democracy Survive the “Defenders of Democracy”? – JONATHAN TURLEYCan Democracy Survive the “Defenders of Democracy”? – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in The Hill on the latest calls to protect democracy with distinctly undemocratic measures. Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton insisted that the 2024 election was our
Disinformation Allegations Fly at Harvard’s Disinformation Center – JONATHAN TURLEYDisinformation Allegations Fly at Harvard’s Disinformation Center – JONATHAN TURLEY
For years, free speech advocates (including myself) have criticized the new rationalization for censorship in the cause of combating disinformation, misinformation, and malinformation. As discussed in my new book, The
Will Hunter Take the Stand? He May Want to Think Twice Before Checking That Box – JONATHAN TURLEYWill Hunter Take the Stand? He May Want to Think Twice Before Checking That Box – JONATHAN TURLEY
This weekend, the Hunter Biden team is reportedly debating whether to have him take the stand on Monday, a move rife with risk. Most criminal defendants avoid such appearances given
The Media Shrugs as the Biden Laptop is Authenticated in Federal Court – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Media Shrugs as the Biden Laptop is Authenticated in Federal Court – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in Fox.com on the authentication of Hunter Biden’s laptop in the Delaware trial. The government has denounced the Russian disinformation claims as a “conspiracy theory” and
Hunter Biden Has No Defense Other Than Nullification – JONATHAN TURLEYHunter Biden Has No Defense Other Than Nullification – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the New York Post on the first day of testimony in the trial of Hunter Biden. Every claim of the defense seemed to collapse in
With the Perjury Referral, the Attorney General Faces a Clear Choice Between Principle and Politics – JONATHAN TURLEYWith the Perjury Referral, the Attorney General Faces a Clear Choice Between Principle and Politics – JONATHAN TURLEY
“Conscience doth make cowards of us all.” Those words from Hamlet captured the moral dilemma for many of us as we face the costs of conscience. For each of us,
Is Hunter Biden Pursuing a Jury Nullification Strategy? – JONATHAN TURLEYIs Hunter Biden Pursuing a Jury Nullification Strategy? – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in The Hill on the start of the Hunter Biden trial and the elements of a classic jury nullification strategy by the defense. It is not
J6 Committee Delayed Secret Service Driver From Refuting False Limo Story – JONATHAN TURLEYJ6 Committee Delayed Secret Service Driver From Refuting False Limo Story – JONATHAN TURLEY
Just the News is reporting that the January 6th Committee rebuffed repeated efforts from a Secret Service agent to refute the false story related by Cassidy Hutchinson alleging a violent
“Let’s Not Sugarcoat it … People are Not Reading Your Stuff:” Publisher Drops Truth Bomb at Post – JONATHAN TURLEY“Let’s Not Sugarcoat it … People are Not Reading Your Stuff:” Publisher Drops Truth Bomb at Post – JONATHAN TURLEY
Washington Post publisher and CEO William Lewis is being denounced this week after the end of the short-lived tenure of Executive Editor Sally Buzbee and delivering a truth bomb to
The Biden Campaign Falsely Accuses Fox’s John Roberts of Lying About the Insulin Caps – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Biden Campaign Falsely Accuses Fox’s John Roberts of Lying About the Insulin Caps – JONATHAN TURLEY
Winston Churchill once said that “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” It often seems like the Biden White
The Trump Conviction Presents a Target-Rich Environment for Appeal – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Trump Conviction Presents a Target-Rich Environment for Appeal – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the Hill on the most compelling grounds for an appeal in the Trump case after his conviction on 34 counts in Manhattan. There has been
The Deepfake Privilege? The Justice Department Makes Startling Claim to Withhold the Biden-Hur Audiotape – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Deepfake Privilege? The Justice Department Makes Startling Claim to Withhold the Biden-Hur Audiotape – JONATHAN TURLEY
We have been discussing the dubious constitutional basis for President Joe Biden withholding the audio tapes of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur. I have previously written that the
How the Trump Trial Harkens Back to a Dark Period of American Law – JONATHAN TURLEYHow the Trump Trial Harkens Back to a Dark Period of American Law – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is a slightly expanded version of my column in the New York Post on the verdict in the Trump trial. The Manhattan case, in my view, was a raw
What Comes Next? – JONATHAN TURLEYWhat Comes Next? – JONATHAN TURLEY
This morning, many of us are emerging from the late coverage last night after the conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 felonies. I was in the courtroom for
The Trump Jury is Out But is the Case in the Bag? – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Trump Jury is Out But is the Case in the Bag? – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in The Hill on the ongoing deliberations in the Trump trial. The instructions in the case raised concerns that the deliberations could become a legal version
The Biden Campaign’s Court Presser Turns into a Sad Spectacle – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Biden Campaign’s Court Presser Turns into a Sad Spectacle – JONATHAN TURLEY
Fox News screenshot In the movie A Bronx Tale, the character played by Robert De Niro tells his son that “the saddest thing in life is wasted talent.” Yesterday, the
California Democrats Seek to Prevent Voters from Approving New Taxes – JONATHAN TURLEYCalifornia Democrats Seek to Prevent Voters from Approving New Taxes – JONATHAN TURLEY
“Democracy is on the ballot.” That mantra of President Joe Biden and other Democrats has suggested that “this may be our last election” if the Republicans win in 2024. A
Professor Accuses UCLA of “Torturing” Pro-Palestinian Protesters – JONATHAN TURLEYProfessor Accuses UCLA of “Torturing” Pro-Palestinian Protesters – JONATHAN TURLEY
UCLA Professor Hannah Appel has accused the school of human rights violations amounting to “torture” in the treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters. The reason is the denial of water and food
Trump’s Final Argument Must Be Clarity to Chaos in Merchan’s Courtroom – JONATHAN TURLEYTrump’s Final Argument Must Be Clarity to Chaos in Merchan’s Courtroom – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the New York Post on the closing arguments scheduled for today in the trial of former President Donald Trump. The column explores the key elements
California Man Poses for Pictures After Random Attack on Elderly Man – JONATHAN TURLEYCalifornia Man Poses for Pictures After Random Attack on Elderly Man – JONATHAN TURLEY
Nicholas Hosteter, 25, is not the first alleged felon to be caught after the circulation of a photo. He is one of the few, however, who can claim that he
Why the Trump Trial Could End With a Hung Jury – JONATHAN TURLEYWhy the Trump Trial Could End With a Hung Jury – JONATHAN TURLEY
Action painting in Pollock style (Michael Phillip) Below is my column in the Hill on the approaching closing arguments in the Trump trial. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg appears to
Justice Department Denounces Claims of Russian Disinformation as a Biden “Conspiracy Theory” – JONATHAN TURLEYJustice Department Denounces Claims of Russian Disinformation as a Biden “Conspiracy Theory” – JONATHAN TURLEY
“The defendant’s laptop is real.” With those words and pictures like this one of Biden using crack, the Justice Department introduced the Hunter Biden laptop as evidence in his upcoming
BLM Founder and Vice-Presidential Candidate Loses Lawsuit Against the LAPD – JONATHAN TURLEYBLM Founder and Vice-Presidential Candidate Loses Lawsuit Against the LAPD – JONATHAN TURLEY
Black Lives Matter co-founder Melina Abdullah lost a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department on Thursday. Abdullah, the running mate to independent presidential candidate Cornel West, claimed that the
Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa Calls on Harvard Graduate to Support Censorship in the Name of Democracy – JONATHAN TURLEYNobel Laureate Maria Ressa Calls on Harvard Graduate to Support Censorship in the Name of Democracy – JONATHAN TURLEY
The Harvard commencement ceremony this week received some press attention after Harvard’s Chabad Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi confronted Maria A. Ressa, a journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, on stage over
Special Counsel Jack Smith Demands a New Gag on Trump – JONATHAN TURLEYSpecial Counsel Jack Smith Demands a New Gag on Trump – JONATHAN TURLEY
The government often waits until Friday night when it wants to file something controversial in seeking to reduce media coverage and public attention. Special Counsel Jack Smith followed this practice
The Spy Who Loved Me? Morris Reportedly Protected by CIA in Hunter Biden Investigation – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Spy Who Loved Me? Morris Reportedly Protected by CIA in Hunter Biden Investigation – JONATHAN TURLEY
Recently, it became public that Kevin Morris, the entertainment lawyer who has subsidized the expenses and bought the art of Hunter Biden, had stopped his funding of Biden. Morris has paid
Will the Trump Jury Exercise Blind Justice or Willful Blindness? – JONATHAN TURLEYWill the Trump Jury Exercise Blind Justice or Willful Blindness? – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column on Fox.com on the closure of the government and defense cases in the Trump trial. It is clear that the government is going to achieve its
Will DOJ Send the Hunter Biden Perjury Allegations to a Grand Jury? – JONATHAN TURLEYWill DOJ Send the Hunter Biden Perjury Allegations to a Grand Jury? – JONATHAN TURLEY
Attorney General Merrick Garland has long maintained that he is a completely apolitical figure who only follows the law. Critics have challenged that claim on key cases, including those related
Turley to Debate Kalt on Presidential Self-Pardons – JONATHAN TURLEYTurley to Debate Kalt on Presidential Self-Pardons – JONATHAN TURLEY
Today I will have the pleasure of participating in a debate titled Civil Disagreements: Presidential Self Pardons. I will be debating Professor Brian Kalt, who believes that the presidents do
Dickinson College Cancels Commencement Address by Michael Smerconish – JONATHAN TURLEYDickinson College Cancels Commencement Address by Michael Smerconish – JONATHAN TURLEY
In another victory for the mobocracy, Dickinson College canceled the commencement address of CNN host Michael Smerconish after liberal and pro-Palestinian students objected. The school decided to forego any speaker
Lawrence O’Donnell Mocked Over Pathetic Defense of Michael Cohen – JONATHAN TURLEYLawrence O’Donnell Mocked Over Pathetic Defense of Michael Cohen – JONATHAN TURLEY
After his disastrous testimony in Manhattan, Michael Cohen lost even hosts and legal analysts at MSNBC and CNN. MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Rubin described Cohen as a “fabricator, liar or
Judge Merchan Becomes an Oddity in his Own Courtroom – JONATHAN TURLEYJudge Merchan Becomes an Oddity in his Own Courtroom – JONATHAN TURLEY
C-Span/YouTube Screenshot Below is my column in the New York Post on the meltdown of Michael Cohen on the stand in the Manhattan trial of former President Donald Trump. In
The President Whose Voice Must Not Be Heard – JONATHAN TURLEYThe President Whose Voice Must Not Be Heard – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in The Hill on the curious claim of executive privilege over the audiotape from President Joe Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. It is the
Professor Denounces Romance as a Creation of White Supremacy – JONATHAN TURLEYProfessor Denounces Romance as a Creation of White Supremacy – JONATHAN TURLEY
In higher education, there is a virtual cottage industry of academics declaring everything from math to meritocracy to be forms of white supremacy and racism. Now, it appears romance will
One Month Before the Release of “The Indispensable Right” and Early Reviews are In – JONATHAN TURLEYOne Month Before the Release of “The Indispensable Right” and Early Reviews are In – JONATHAN TURLEY
We are now exactly one month from the release of my new book, The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage. I am happy to share the reviews
University of London Professor Loses Racial Discrimination Claim Over a Recommendation of a Local Sushi Restaurant – JONATHAN TURLEYUniversity of London Professor Loses Racial Discrimination Claim Over a Recommendation of a Local Sushi Restaurant – JONATHAN TURLEY
Professor Nana Sato-Rossberg at the University of London has lost a novel claim of racial discrimination against her superior, Provost Claire Ozanne. The offense? Ozanne simply said that Sato-Rossberg, who
Sonoma State University President Suspended For Caving to Pro-Palestinian Protesters – JONATHAN TURLEYSonoma State University President Suspended For Caving to Pro-Palestinian Protesters – JONATHAN TURLEY
Sonoma State University is not the first to cave to protesters. In addition to schools like Columbia canceling their commencements, Northwestern (my alma mater) is the ultimate example of administrators
The Demolition of Cohen on Cross Examination Reveals “The Grift” to a New York Jury – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Demolition of Cohen on Cross Examination Reveals “The Grift” to a New York Jury – JONATHAN TURLEY
In the movie “Quiz Show,” about the rigging of a 1950s television game show, the character Mark Van Doren warns his corrupted son that “if you look around the table
No, President Biden Did Not Commit an Impeachable Offense in Freezing the Arms Shipment to Israel – JONATHAN TURLEYNo, President Biden Did Not Commit an Impeachable Offense in Freezing the Arms Shipment to Israel – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in USA Today on the effort to impeach President Joe Biden over his freezing of arms shipments to Israel. While one can strongly disagree with the
Did Michael Cohen Commit Perjury in the Trump Trial? – JONATHAN TURLEYDid Michael Cohen Commit Perjury in the Trump Trial? – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is a slightly expanded version of my column in the New York Post on the first day of cross examination for Michael Cohen. He still has one day of
William & Mary Publishes Turley Study on American Sedition – JONATHAN TURLEYWilliam & Mary Publishes Turley Study on American Sedition – JONATHAN TURLEY
I am happy to announce the publication of my latest law review article, which appears in 65 William & Mary Law Review 1409-1506 (2024). The article titled Rage Rhetoric and
Michael Cohen Faces a Reckoning of Biblical Proportions on Cross Examination – JONATHAN TURLEYMichael Cohen Faces a Reckoning of Biblical Proportions on Cross Examination – JONATHAN TURLEY
C-Span/YouTube Screenshot Below is my column in the New York Post on the first day of the examination of Michael Cohen. He is expected to start his cross examination today.
Bragg’s Case Against Trump Goes Paranormal – JONATHAN TURLEYBragg’s Case Against Trump Goes Paranormal – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column on the completion of the testimony of Stormy Daniels and the start of the testimony of Michael Cohen. With a dubious legal theory, the testimony has
A Wreck in Search of a Race – JONATHAN TURLEYA Wreck in Search of a Race – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is an expanded version of my New York Post column on the appearance of Michael Cohen Monday in the Manhattan prosecution of former President Donald Trump. His testimony will
The New York Times Denounces Cancel Culture . . . After Fueling Cancel Culture for Years – JONATHAN TURLEYThe New York Times Denounces Cancel Culture . . . After Fueling Cancel Culture for Years – JONATHAN TURLEY
For those of us who have criticized the cancel culture in higher education for years, the attacks and shunning have been unrelenting. The media has played a role in that
A Wreck in Search of a Race – JONATHAN TURLEYA Wreck in Search of a Race – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is an expanded version of my New York Post column on the appearance of Michael Cohen Monday in the Manhattan prosecution of former President Donald Trump. His testimony will
Universities Cancel U.N. Ambassador as Commencement Speaker – JONATHAN TURLEYUniversities Cancel U.N. Ambassador as Commencement Speaker – JONATHAN TURLEY
We have been following universities as they cave to protester demands from elaborate settlement deals at Northwestern to the cancelation of commencement at Columbia and USC. Now both Xavier University
Judge Trashes Election Lawsuit by the Elias Law Firm – JONATHAN TURLEYJudge Trashes Election Lawsuit by the Elias Law Firm – JONATHAN TURLEY
(MSNBC/via YouTube) The firm of former Clinton campaign general counsel Marc Elias has lost another election case in a spectacular fashion. The Chief Judge of the Western District of Wisconsin,
Why Recusal Was More Compelling for Merchan in Manhattan – JONATHAN TURLEYWhy Recusal Was More Compelling for Merchan in Manhattan – JONATHAN TURLEY
There has been much talk about the decision of Judge Juan Merchan not to recuse himself from the Trump trial in Manhattan. I do believe that Merchan should have recused
Hillary Clinton Denounces Trump for Doing What She Did in the Same 2016 Campaign – JONATHAN TURLEYHillary Clinton Denounces Trump for Doing What She Did in the Same 2016 Campaign – JONATHAN TURLEY
“I gave up shame years ago.” Those words from actor John Lithgow appear to have been taken to heart by Hillary Clinton who has severed any sense of self-awareness or
Democrats Attack Judge for Delaying Trump Florida Trial – JONATHAN TURLEYDemocrats Attack Judge for Delaying Trump Florida Trial – JONATHAN TURLEY
While pundits, politicians and the press have long expressed outrage over attacks on judges by former President Donald Trump, many are now attacking any judge who delays any trial of
Michael Cohen Goes on TikTok With New Trump Taunt … and Announces Campaign for Congress? – JONATHAN TURLEYMichael Cohen Goes on TikTok With New Trump Taunt … and Announces Campaign for Congress? – JONATHAN TURLEY
Fox is reporting that Michael Cohen was back on TikTok last night using the Trump trial to troll for dollars. Cohen reportedly appeared in a teeshirt showing Trump in an
Alvin Bragg Lights Dumpster Fire in Manhattan – JONATHAN TURLEYAlvin Bragg Lights Dumpster Fire in Manhattan – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my New York Post column on the unseemly scene in the courtroom of Judge Juan Merchan as prosecutors used porn star Stormy Daniels to present lurid details on
Journalist and Others Attacked at UW Event – JONATHAN TURLEYJournalist and Others Attacked at UW Event – JONATHAN TURLEY
The University of Washington issued a statement that campus police “are busy keeping the Turning Point USA event and other areas of campus as safe as possible. We take any
Commencement is Canceled Due to Pro-Palestinian Protests – JONATHAN TURLEYCommencement is Canceled Due to Pro-Palestinian Protests – JONATHAN TURLEY
Woody Allen once said that “80 percent of success is showing up.” Yesterday, Columbia University established its academic corollary: 80 percent of defeat is not showing up. In a disgraceful decision
A Disbarred, Serial Perjurer Walks into a Court and Asks to Take an Oath…Seriously, No Joke – JONATHAN TURLEYA Disbarred, Serial Perjurer Walks into a Court and Asks to Take an Oath…Seriously, No Joke – JONATHAN TURLEY
C-Span/YouTube Screenshot Below is my column in The Hill on the expected appearance of Michael Cohen in the Manhattan trial of former president Donald Trump. It will be a scene
GW Protesters Call for the Heads of President and Others to be Cut Off – JONATHAN TURLEYGW Protesters Call for the Heads of President and Others to be Cut Off – JONATHAN TURLEY
For years, I have written about the analogy of what is happening on our campuses to the French Revolution, including faculty enablers becoming the targets of radical groups. Many faculty
Majority of Northwestern’s Anti-Semitism Task Force Members Resign Over Deal With Protesters – JONATHAN TURLEYMajority of Northwestern’s Anti-Semitism Task Force Members Resign Over Deal With Protesters – JONATHAN TURLEY
The backlash over the settlement of Northwestern University with pro-Palestinian protesters continues to mount. In a letter acquired by The Daily Northwestern, seven out of 11 members of the “President’s Advisory
Dartmouth Jewish Studies Professor Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Protest – JONATHAN TURLEYDartmouth Jewish Studies Professor Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Protest – JONATHAN TURLEY
Dartmouth, history Professor Annelise Orleck this week became the latest academic arrested in the pro-Palestinian protests unfolding on campuses across the country. Orleck’s case presents an interesting twice. Her criminal
Columbia Law Review Editors Ask for Cancellation of Exams Due to Protests – JONATHAN TURLEYColumbia Law Review Editors Ask for Cancellation of Exams Due to Protests – JONATHAN TURLEY
In recent years, there has been much discussion of the claims of “trauma” by students caused by court rulings and other events. These developments are often cited as a basis
The VP Short List Has a Residency Dilemma – JONATHAN TURLEYThe VP Short List Has a Residency Dilemma – JONATHAN TURLEY
The Trump short list for vice presidential candidates is reportedly down to Ohio Senator, J.D. Vance, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and North Dakota Gov. Doug
Majority of Americans Distrust in the Media – JONATHAN TURLEYMajority of Americans Distrust in the Media – JONATHAN TURLEY
A poll from the American Press Institute and The Associated Press-NORC Center has found that a majority of Americans are extremely worried or very concerned about bias in the media
Iran Offers Free Scholarships to U.S. Students – JONATHAN TURLEYIran Offers Free Scholarships to U.S. Students – JONATHAN TURLEY
Now this could truly be educational. Students protesting on our campuses have been offered free scholarships at Shiraz University in Fars. So, while Northwestern has reached a settlement to give
Northwestern Reaches Controversial Settlement With Pro-Palestinian Protesters – JONATHAN TURLEYNorthwestern Reaches Controversial Settlement With Pro-Palestinian Protesters – JONATHAN TURLEY
Northwestern University has agreed to a controversial settlement with pro-Palestinian protesters encamped on its campus this week, including a commitment for scholarships for Palestinians, Palestinian faculty appointments, and special housing
“One Vote Away from … the End of Democracy” – JONATHAN TURLEY“One Vote Away from … the End of Democracy” – JONATHAN TURLEY
When Robert Mueller appointed Andrew Weissmann as one of his top advisers, many of us warned that it was a poor choice. Weissmann seemed intent to prove those objections correct
Turley Featured by Washingtonian as One of the Most Influential Persons on Public Policy … Despite Being Vulcan Salute Challenged – JONATHAN TURLEYTurley Featured by Washingtonian as One of the Most Influential Persons on Public Policy … Despite Being Vulcan Salute Challenged – JONATHAN TURLEY
Washingtonian Magazine has included me among the most influential persons on public policy … and made public a terrible secret that I wanted to address before it triggers an extraterrestrial
“All of the Conspiracy Theorists are Republicans.” – JONATHAN TURLEY“All of the Conspiracy Theorists are Republicans.” – JONATHAN TURLEY
There has been a notable shift toward more and more extreme rhetoric in the media from predicting that democracy will end with this election to “disappearing” journalists and gays to
Alvin Bragg and The Art of Not Taking Law Too Seriously – JONATHAN TURLEYAlvin Bragg and The Art of Not Taking Law Too Seriously – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in The Hill on the first week of testimony in the Trump trial. It is making Rube Goldberg’s 13 step self-operating napkin look like a model
The 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Meets As Protests Rage Outside – JONATHAN TURLEYThe 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Meets As Protests Rage Outside – JONATHAN TURLEY
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton. This dinner was memorable from past years in the huge number of anti-Israeli
“Disinformation Czar” Jankowicz Returns as Head of New Project Before Election – JONATHAN TURLEY“Disinformation Czar” Jankowicz Returns as Head of New Project Before Election – JONATHAN TURLEY
Nina Jankowicz is back . . . with a vengeance. The former head of the infamous “Disinformation Governance Board” within the Department of Homeland Security is now heading a private
Columbia Student Leader Under Fire for Violent Rhetoric – JONATHAN TURLEYColumbia Student Leader Under Fire for Violent Rhetoric – JONATHAN TURLEY
A student leader at Columbia is under fire this week over a newly-resurfaced video declaring that “Zionists don’t deserve to live.” Khymani James has been one of the leaders at
Justices Signal a Desire to Avoid Both Cliffs on Presidential Immunity – JONATHAN TURLEYJustices Signal a Desire to Avoid Both Cliffs on Presidential Immunity – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the New York Post on yesterday’s oral arguments on presidential immunity. As expected, with the exception of the three liberal justices, the Court appears to
Problem Solved? USC Cancels Graduation to Avoid Pro-Palestinian Protesters – JONATHAN TURLEYProblem Solved? USC Cancels Graduation to Avoid Pro-Palestinian Protesters – JONATHAN TURLEY
The University of Southern California (USC) is under fire this week after announcing that it had a solution to the possible pro-Palestinian protests at the graduation: it cancelled the graduation. It
Court to Decide Trump Contempt Sanction Including Objection to Use of Turley Quotation – JONATHAN TURLEYCourt to Decide Trump Contempt Sanction Including Objection to Use of Turley Quotation – JONATHAN TURLEY
C-Span/YouTube Screenshot I will confess that there are at times a level of contempt expressed in my columns. However, today will be the first time that a column becomes a
The Senator’s Statement on Trump’s Guilt Captures the Problem with the Manhattan Trial – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Senator’s Statement on Trump’s Guilt Captures the Problem with the Manhattan Trial – JONATHAN TURLEY
Yesterday, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) had a much covered interaction with CNN’s Manu Raju who asked him about Trump’s criminal trial and whether he was guilty of the underlying criminal
Alvin Bragg has his Trump trial, All he Needs Now is a Crime – JONATHAN TURLEYAlvin Bragg has his Trump trial, All he Needs Now is a Crime – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is an expanded version of my column in the New York Post on the start of the Trump trial and much awaited explanation of District Attorney Alvin Bragg on
Columbia Reportedly Blocks Jewish Professor from Access to Campus – JONATHAN TURLEYColumbia Reportedly Blocks Jewish Professor from Access to Campus – JONATHAN TURLEY
Professor Shai Davidai, an assistant professor at Columbia Business School, was reportedly denied access to the main campus on Friday as his school ID was “deactivated” during the recent protests
No, It Does Not Matter Why the Man Lit Himself on Fire – JONATHAN TURLEYNo, It Does Not Matter Why the Man Lit Himself on Fire – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in The Hill on the man who lit himself on fire outside of the New York courthouse last week. What does matter may be the reaction
London Police Under Fire for Confrontation With Man Near Anti-Israeli March – JONATHAN TURLEYLondon Police Under Fire for Confrontation With Man Near Anti-Israeli March – JONATHAN TURLEY
The London police are under fire this week for threatening to arrest a man wearing a kippah near a pro-Palestinian march. Officers inform Gideon Falter, head of the Campaign Against
Ninth Circuit Rules Against Seattle in Using “Heckler’s Veto” in Arrest of Pro-Life Protester – JONATHAN TURLEYNinth Circuit Rules Against Seattle in Using “Heckler’s Veto” in Arrest of Pro-Life Protester – JONATHAN TURLEY
We have often discussed how cities and universities will use the threat of protests to block or shutdown free speech, particularly of conservative speakers or groups. We now have a
UCLA Psychiatry Professors Rationalize Self-Immolation to Protest Israel – JONATHAN TURLEYUCLA Psychiatry Professors Rationalize Self-Immolation to Protest Israel – JONATHAN TURLEY
Drs. Ragda Izar and Afaf Moustafa caused a controversy recently at UCLA medical school after publicly rationalizing the self-immolation in front of Israel’s embassy of airman Aaron Bushnell in February
A Majority of Stanford Students Support Cancelling Conservative Speakers a Year After Duncan Controversy – JONATHAN TURLEYA Majority of Stanford Students Support Cancelling Conservative Speakers a Year After Duncan Controversy – JONATHAN TURLEY
A year ago, Stanford University was embroiled in controversy after federal appellate Judge Kyle Duncan was shouted down by law students. Now a survey by FIRE has found that a
No, The President’s Uncle Was Not Eaten by Cannibals . . . Seriously – JONATHAN TURLEYNo, The President’s Uncle Was Not Eaten by Cannibals . . . Seriously – JONATHAN TURLEY
President Joe Biden has been long accused of false stories that have ranged from an invented arrest with Nelson Mandela to a zombie-like train conductor. Some are more serious like lying about influence
Cornell Professor Files Disorderly Conduct Charge Against Colleague Who Disrupted Coulter Event – JONATHAN TURLEYCornell Professor Files Disorderly Conduct Charge Against Colleague Who Disrupted Coulter Event – JONATHAN TURLEY
Cornell Professor Randy O. Wayne has filed a criminal complaint against Monica Cornejo, an assistant professor of interpersonal communication, for her disruption of the recent speech by conservative commentator Ann
Cornell Professor Disrupts Coulter Speech – JONATHAN TURLEYCornell Professor Disrupts Coulter Speech – JONATHAN TURLEY
Monica Cornejo, an assistant professor of interpersonal communication, was forcibly removed from a Cornell University event this week after disrupting a speech by conservative commentator Ann Coulter. She is only
NPR Editor Resigns After Suspension for Exposing Bias and Intolerance – JONATHAN TURLEYNPR Editor Resigns After Suspension for Exposing Bias and Intolerance – JONATHAN TURLEY
It appears that National Public Radio has solved the problem of the intolerance for opposing views, detailed in an article by award-winning editor Uri Berliner: he is now out of
Supreme Court Takes Up Obstruction Case Affecting J6 Defendants – JONATHAN TURLEYSupreme Court Takes Up Obstruction Case Affecting J6 Defendants – JONATHAN TURLEY
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will take up Fischer v. United States, a case that could fundamentally change many cases of January 6th defendants, including the prosecution of former president
NPR Suspends Editor Who Objected to Bias and Lack of Diversity at Company – JONATHAN TURLEYNPR Suspends Editor Who Objected to Bias and Lack of Diversity at Company – JONATHAN TURLEY
NPR has been faced with a torrent of criticism over its bias and intolerance for opposing views in programming, including a stinging criticism from award-winning editor Uri Berliner. In response,
The Trump Trial in Manhattan is an Indictment of the New York Legal System – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Trump Trial in Manhattan is an Indictment of the New York Legal System – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the New York Post on the start of the Trump trial today in New York. I have long been critical of the case as a
Should NPR Rely on Listeners Rather Than Taxpayers Like You? – JONATHAN TURLEYShould NPR Rely on Listeners Rather Than Taxpayers Like You? – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in The Hill on the growing controversy over NPR and the government subsidy of its programming. There is not much serious debate over the political bias
NPR CEO Strikes Out at Editor Who Exposed the Bias of Company – JONATHAN TURLEYNPR CEO Strikes Out at Editor Who Exposed the Bias of Company – JONATHAN TURLEY
This weekend, I wrote a column on the continuing controversy at NPR and the bias detailed in a recent bombshell essay by respected editor Uri Berliner. The company has long
Another Federal Judge Rejects All of Hunter Biden’s Claims for Dismissal – JONATHAN TURLEYAnother Federal Judge Rejects All of Hunter Biden’s Claims for Dismissal – JONATHAN TURLEY
While some legal analysts continue to boost Hunter Biden’s legal claims, the reviews in actual courts are far less glowing. Recently, we discussed a federal judge rejecting all eight motions
We Had A Protected Right to Protest at Dean’s Home – JONATHAN TURLEYWe Had A Protected Right to Protest at Dean’s Home – JONATHAN TURLEY
We recently discussed the students who conducted a protest inside the home of Berkeley Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and his wife, law Professor Catherine Fisk. The students, including UC Berkeley law
Alabama Man Arrested in Alleged Political Bombing – JONATHAN TURLEYAlabama Man Arrested in Alleged Political Bombing – JONATHAN TURLEY
Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, has become the latest Antifa member arrested for alleged political violence. Calvert is accused in the explosion of an IED device outside of Alabama Attorney
Berkeley Students Disrupt Dinner at Law Dean’s Home; Accuse Law Professor of Assault – JONATHAN TURLEYBerkeley Students Disrupt Dinner at Law Dean’s Home; Accuse Law Professor of Assault – JONATHAN TURLEY
UC Berkeley’s law school dean, Erwin Chemerinsky, and his wife, law professor Catherine Fisk, faced a bizarre scene this week when third-year students invited into their home for a dinner
Berkeley Prosecutors Cut Probation Deal for Scientist Who Tried to Kill Colleague – JONATHAN TURLEYBerkeley Prosecutors Cut Probation Deal for Scientist Who Tried to Kill Colleague – JONATHAN TURLEY
I have been a criminal defense attorney for my entire career, but there is a case out of Berkeley, California that is a real head scratcher. David Xu was the
NPR Editor Blasts the Public-Funded Company for Political Bias and Activism – JONATHAN TURLEYNPR Editor Blasts the Public-Funded Company for Political Bias and Activism – JONATHAN TURLEY
In a scathing account from within National Public Radio (NPR), Senior Editor Uri Berliner blasted the company for open political bias and activism. Berliner, who says that he is liberal
Anti-Israeli Mandatory Class Puts Spotlight on UCLA’s Activist-in-Resident Program – JONATHAN TURLEYAnti-Israeli Mandatory Class Puts Spotlight on UCLA’s Activist-in-Resident Program – JONATHAN TURLEY
There has been much discussion about the controversial mandatory lecture for first-year medical students at the University of California Los Angeles from a pro-Palestinian speaker accused of anti-Semitic postings and
Vanderbilt Students Expelled Over Violent Protest, Including Activist Recognized by the White House – JONATHAN TURLEYVanderbilt Students Expelled Over Violent Protest, Including Activist Recognized by the White House – JONATHAN TURLEY
For years, we have discussed the failure of universities to take actions against faculty and students shutting down events or acting unlawfully, including faculty guilty of criminal assault. Now, Vanderbilt
David Hogg Group Hit With Allegations Over Spending Practices and Policies – JONATHAN TURLEYDavid Hogg Group Hit With Allegations Over Spending Practices and Policies – JONATHAN TURLEY
Hogg created a group in the aftermath of the 2022 midterm elections to elect Generation Z politicians to offices throughout the country. The group was given favorable national coverage in
Democrats Cry Foul as Anti-Free Speech Allies Turn Against Them – JONATHAN TURLEYDemocrats Cry Foul as Anti-Free Speech Allies Turn Against Them – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in The Hill on the recent disruptions of events featuring leading Democrats from President Joe Biden to Rep. Jamie Raskin. After years of supporting the censoring
Federal Judge Rebukes DOJ on its Own Refusal to Comply with House Subpoenas – JONATHAN TURLEYFederal Judge Rebukes DOJ on its Own Refusal to Comply with House Subpoenas – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the New York Post on the recent rebuke of the Justice Department by a federal judge in a hearing on the refusal to comply with
Judge Reggie Walton Rebuked by D.C. Circuit in J6 Case – JONATHAN TURLEYJudge Reggie Walton Rebuked by D.C. Circuit in J6 Case – JONATHAN TURLEY
D.C. Circuit Judge Reggie Walton recently caused a stir in Washington after doing an interview with CNN in which he rebuked former President Donald Trump for his criticism of judges
Georgia Students Shut Down Congressman in Latest “Deplatforming” – JONATHAN TURLEYGeorgia Students Shut Down Congressman in Latest “Deplatforming” – JONATHAN TURLEY
We have another successful “deplatforming” of a speaker at a university this week after Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) had to be removed from an event at the University of Georgia.
Minnesota Law School Drops Exclusion of Whites and Males from Diversity Scholarship – JONATHAN TURLEYMinnesota Law School Drops Exclusion of Whites and Males from Diversity Scholarship – JONATHAN TURLEY
There is a curious resolution of a civil right complaint against University of Minnesota Law School over a diversity fellowship sponsored by the law firm of Jones Day. Despite being
Federal Judge Hits CDC Over Withholding Data on Adverse Vaccine Reports – JONATHAN TURLEYFederal Judge Hits CDC Over Withholding Data on Adverse Vaccine Reports – JONATHAN TURLEY
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to resist disclosing information on claimed side effects and problems with its COVID-19 vaccines, including from healthcare workers. Due to a January
Former CNN CEO Walter Isaacson Accused of Assaulting Student Protester – JONATHAN TURLEYFormer CNN CEO Walter Isaacson Accused of Assaulting Student Protester – JONATHAN TURLEY
Various groups are demanding the resignation or firing of Walter Isaacson, former CEO of CNN and the Aspen Institute, after allegedly assaulting a Tulane student protester, Rory MacDonald during an
University of Maryland President Defends Protesters Disrupting Rep. Raskin Event – JONATHAN TURLEYUniversity of Maryland President Defends Protesters Disrupting Rep. Raskin Event – JONATHAN TURLEY
University of Maryland President Darryll Pines has joined the ignoble line of educators and administrators enabling the growing anti-free speech movement on our campuses. Pines has defended the shouting down
White House Flack Raises Legal Concerns Over Spinning the Biden Corruption Scandal – JONATHAN TURLEYWhite House Flack Raises Legal Concerns Over Spinning the Biden Corruption Scandal – JONATHAN TURLEY
The White House Counsel’s office has been headed by some of Washington’s most revered legal figures from Lloyd Cutler to Boyden Gray. These were lawyers with strong Republican or Democratic
Scottish Minister Double Downs on Anti-Free Speech Law – JONATHAN TURLEYScottish Minister Double Downs on Anti-Free Speech Law – JONATHAN TURLEY
Yousaf bizarrely claimed that critics has ignored that the legal threshold of “the new offences is very, very high indeed. Your behaviour has to be threatening or abusive and intended
Federal Judge Denies Hunter Biden Motions to Dismiss Tax Charges in Stinging Rebuke – JONATHAN TURLEYFederal Judge Denies Hunter Biden Motions to Dismiss Tax Charges in Stinging Rebuke – JONATHAN TURLEY
Despite hours of argument by the counsel for Hunter Biden, U.S. District Court Judge Mark Scarsi denied his eight motions to dismiss tax charges with a stinging rebuke that the
JK Rowling Dares Scotland to Enforce Anti-Free Speech Law – JONATHAN TURLEYJK Rowling Dares Scotland to Enforce Anti-Free Speech Law – JONATHAN TURLEY
We have previously discussed the growing anti-free speech movement in Scotland with the expanding criminalization of political and religious speech. The new Scottish law is a perfect nightmare for free
The Abortion Pill Case Raises a Law With A Dark and Troubling Past – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Abortion Pill Case Raises a Law With A Dark and Troubling Past – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the Hill on the return of the Comstock Act to the national debate. The controversial law came up in oral arguments over the access to
Disney’s Litigation Against Florida Collapses as the Media Shrugs – JONATHAN TURLEYDisney’s Litigation Against Florida Collapses as the Media Shrugs – JONATHAN TURLEY
It is a familiar pattern. Media outlets pick sides in a legal dispute and then distort the merits of the claims in favor of that party. In the fight between
Easter Becomes the Latest Flash Point in American Politics – JONATHAN TURLEYEaster Becomes the Latest Flash Point in American Politics – JONATHAN TURLEY
It often seems like there is nothing left today that is not a battleground over our political and social differences. We can now add Easter. The Biden White House triggered
HAPPY EASTER!!! – JONATHAN TURLEYHAPPY EASTER!!! – JONATHAN TURLEY
Happy Easter to everyone celebrating the holiday today. Despite my kids being older, the bunny still came to the Turley house and left baskets overflowing with their favorite chocolates and
RES IPSA HITS 80,000,000 – JONATHAN TURLEYRES IPSA HITS 80,000,000 – JONATHAN TURLEY
This morning, Res Ipsa passed the 80,000,000 mark in views on the blog. We have used these moments to give thanks for our many regular readers around the world and
The Splendor of the Sawtooth – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Splendor of the Sawtooth – JONATHAN TURLEY
Yesterday, I shared some observations on the lovely town of Ketchum near Sun Valley, Idaho. Before I flew back to Washington, I had one adventure remaining. My new friends, Jenny
The House Formally Invites President Biden to Testify in Impeachment Inquiry – JONATHAN TURLEYThe House Formally Invites President Biden to Testify in Impeachment Inquiry – JONATHAN TURLEY
House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer has sent a seven-page letter (below) to invite President Joe Biden to testify in the Republican impeachment inquiry. The letter is the latest, and
Ketchum, Idaho and the Beauty of Bald Mountain – JONATHAN TURLEYKetchum, Idaho and the Beauty of Bald Mountain – JONATHAN TURLEY
Today I am returning from Sun Valley, Idaho and, as promised, I wanted to share a travel blog on this amazing place. This is the first of two blogs and
Fifth Circuit Blocks Texas SB 4 and Rejects the Invasion Theory Under State War Clause – JONATHAN TURLEYFifth Circuit Blocks Texas SB 4 and Rejects the Invasion Theory Under State War Clause – JONATHAN TURLEY
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has blocked border enforcement by the state under Texas’s SB 4. Many of us had predicted this result given the
Trump Should Appeal Latest Gag Order – JONATHAN TURLEYTrump Should Appeal Latest Gag Order – JONATHAN TURLEY
New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan this week became the latest court to impose a gag order on former president Donald Trump with a stinging order that found a
The Democratic National Committee Moves To Block Third Party Candidates – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Democratic National Committee Moves To Block Third Party Candidates – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the New York Post on a reported plan of the Democratic National Committee and allied groups to try to block third-party candidates from the 2024
How the Court Could Fundamentally Alter Free Speech in Three Pending Cases – JONATHAN TURLEYHow the Court Could Fundamentally Alter Free Speech in Three Pending Cases – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column on the three major free speech cases heard by the Supreme Court in the last month. The three cases (Murthy v. Missouri, National Rifle Association of
January 6th Continues to be a Tragedy in the Eye of the Beholder – JONATHAN TURLEYJanuary 6th Continues to be a Tragedy in the Eye of the Beholder – JONATHAN TURLEY
For years, I have maintained that January 6th was a disgraceful riot but not an insurrection. That issue came to a head with the litigation over disqualifying former president Donald
Turley to Speak on Free Speech in Idaho – JONATHAN TURLEYTurley to Speak on Free Speech in Idaho – JONATHAN TURLEY
I have the pleasure of speaking this week on my forthcoming book, The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in the Age of Rage. I will be addressing the Sun Valley Policy
Fulton County District Attorney Goes Head to Head with Her Prior Self in Trump Case – JONATHAN TURLEYFulton County District Attorney Goes Head to Head with Her Prior Self in Trump Case – JONATHAN TURLEY
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has finally broken her silence with CNN. Willis insisted that she has done nothing wrong while declaring that “the train is coming” for Donald
UC Berkeley Students Declare That They Feel Unsafe After Professor Shares Dating Advice – JONATHAN TURLEYUC Berkeley Students Declare That They Feel Unsafe After Professor Shares Dating Advice – JONATHAN TURLEY
This week, parents of students at the University of California at Berkeley took the extreme step of hiring private security to protect their children at the school after years of
Sir Thomas More and the Biden Corruption Scandal – JONATHAN TURLEYSir Thomas More and the Biden Corruption Scandal – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column on Fox.com for the hearing this week on the corruption scandal involving the Biden family. For years, the Democrats have opposed any effort to investigate the
The CIA Allegedly Told the DOJ to Stay Away from Kevin Morris in the Hunter Biden Investigation – JONATHAN TURLEYThe CIA Allegedly Told the DOJ to Stay Away from Kevin Morris in the Hunter Biden Investigation – JONATHAN TURLEY
The New York Post has created a stir in Washington with its report that a whistleblower claims that the CIA reportedly blocked federal investigators from interviewing Kevin Morris, the entertainment
Federal Judge Denounces Cohen as a Serial Perjurer – JONATHAN TURLEYFederal Judge Denounces Cohen as a Serial Perjurer – JONATHAN TURLEY
C-Span/YouTube Screenshot Michael Cohen was back in court this week and it did not go well. The former fixer for Donald Trump was in court seeking a reduction in his
Warren Plan Would Impose Wealth Tax, Captivity Tax, and $100 Billion for Increasing Tax Audits – JONATHAN TURLEYWarren Plan Would Impose Wealth Tax, Captivity Tax, and $100 Billion for Increasing Tax Audits – JONATHAN TURLEY
The wealth tax is back. We have previously discussed the constitutional and policy concerns surrounding the push by Democrats like Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) to introduce a wealth tax
New Mexico Loses Another Key Fight Over Ban on Concealed Weapons in Public Parks – JONATHAN TURLEYNew Mexico Loses Another Key Fight Over Ban on Concealed Weapons in Public Parks – JONATHAN TURLEY
We previously discussed New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s effort to effectively ban guns (both open carry and concealed) with a flagrantly unconstitutional public health emergency order last year. After
2024 Could Turn on Smell of Selective Prosecution from Georgia to New York – JONATHAN TURLEY2024 Could Turn on Smell of Selective Prosecution from Georgia to New York – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the Hill on the recent decision in Georgia and the “odor of mendacity” raising out of various courtrooms across the country. It is the smell
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY – JONATHAN TURLEYHAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY – JONATHAN TURLEY
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all of the leprechauns of the blog from the Turley Clan. The leprechauns came to bring treats and tricks to the Turley house this morning.
Associated Press Under Fire for Salacious Article on Ohio Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno – JONATHAN TURLEYAssociated Press Under Fire for Salacious Article on Ohio Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno – JONATHAN TURLEY
The Associated Press (AP) is reportedly looking at a possible lawsuit after a bombshell article on GOP Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno was found to contain serious errors and contradictions.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEMMY! – JONATHAN TURLEYHAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEMMY! – JONATHAN TURLEY
Today is the birthday of our greatest Framer and the genius behind our Constitution: James Madison. He would have been 273 years old. We will be celebrating tonight with a
Professor Criticizes Marriage as an Institution Built on “White Heteropatriarchal Supremacy” – JONATHAN TURLEYProfessor Criticizes Marriage as an Institution Built on “White Heteropatriarchal Supremacy” – JONATHAN TURLEY
George Mason Professor Bethany Letiecq is at the center of a firestorm of controversy over his article in the Journal of Marriage and Family declaring that the institution of marriage plays
The McAfee Order is More Ironic than Solomonic – JONATHAN TURLEYThe McAfee Order is More Ironic than Solomonic – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the New York Post on the ruling in the Willis/Wade controversy. The references to the decision as “Solomonic” or “Solomonesque” might not be fair to
Rachael Rollins Disbarred After Justice Refuses to Prosecute One of its Own – JONATHAN TURLEYRachael Rollins Disbarred After Justice Refuses to Prosecute One of its Own – JONATHAN TURLEY
We previously discussed the controversy surrounding Rachael Rollins, the former U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts nominated by President Biden who was implicated in alleged criminal and unethical conduct. The case presented
The Parliament Moves to Impose Potential Life Imprisonment for Speech Crimes – JONATHAN TURLEYThe Parliament Moves to Impose Potential Life Imprisonment for Speech Crimes – JONATHAN TURLEY
We have previously discussed the unrelenting attacks by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his allies on free speech. There has been a steady criminalization of speech, including even jokes
College Park Under Fire Over Self-Professed Revolutionary “Racial Equity” Leader – JONATHAN TURLEYCollege Park Under Fire Over Self-Professed Revolutionary “Racial Equity” Leader – JONATHAN TURLEY
There is a controversy brewing in the City of College Park, Maryland over its “racial equity” leader Kayla Aliese Carter, who is tasked with eliminating systemic racism in the departments
How the Menendez Superseding Indictment Shatters Hunter Biden’s Claim of Selective Prosecution – JONATHAN TURLEYHow the Menendez Superseding Indictment Shatters Hunter Biden’s Claim of Selective Prosecution – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in Fox.com on the superseding indictment of Sen. Bob Menendez (D., N.J.), who faces new charges after the cooperation of a former associate. The new charges
Trump Did Propose 10,000 National Guard Troops on January 6th – JONATHAN TURLEYTrump Did Propose 10,000 National Guard Troops on January 6th – JONATHAN TURLEY
One of the long-standing unanswered questions from the January 6th riot has been why the Capitol was so poorly prepared and defended on that day. A newly released transcript has
Finding Out the Grounds for Constructive DismissalFinding Out the Grounds for Constructive Dismissal
Grounds for Constructive Dismissal The term ‘constructive dismissal’ is a common phrase used to describe the situation where an employer’s actions make working in a particular job so intolerable that
How a Trump Trial Could Now Run Up to (or Through) the 2024 Election – JONATHAN TURLEYHow a Trump Trial Could Now Run Up to (or Through) the 2024 Election – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the Hill on the real possibility of a federal trial of former president Donald Trump just before or even through the 2024 election. The claim
Special Counsel Files Blistering Reply to Hunter Biden Motion to Dismiss – JONATHAN TURLEYSpecial Counsel Files Blistering Reply to Hunter Biden Motion to Dismiss – JONATHAN TURLEY
Special Counsel David Weiss has filed a blistering opposition to the motion to dismiss by Hunter Biden in California that cites his own book and conflicting statements as creating “nothing
Harvard’s “Oddities Collector” Gets Probation After Unlawful Trafficking in Human Body Parts – JONATHAN TURLEYHarvard’s “Oddities Collector” Gets Probation After Unlawful Trafficking in Human Body Parts – JONATHAN TURLEY
In the old days, Jeremy Pauley of Thompson, 42, would have been called a “grave digger” or “body snatcher.” However, the harvester of Harvard Medical School’s cadavers preferred “oddity collector,”
Biden Thrills the Media with an Attack on his Political Foes in the State of the Union – JONATHAN TURLEYBiden Thrills the Media with an Attack on his Political Foes in the State of the Union – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is my column in the New York Post on the State of the Union and how it played to the politics of division. It was about disunion and the
RuPaul’s “No Censorship” Bookstore Lasted Just Three Days – JONATHAN TURLEYRuPaul’s “No Censorship” Bookstore Lasted Just Three Days – JONATHAN TURLEY
It took just three days. After drag performer RuPaul announced the creation of a “no censorship” Allstora bookstore, censorship was back with a vengeance after many on the left learned
“What About My Freedom of Speech?” UNLV Shuts Down Israeli Professor’s Lecture Rather Than Remove Anti-Israel Protesters – JONATHAN TURLEY“What About My Freedom of Speech?” UNLV Shuts Down Israeli Professor’s Lecture Rather Than Remove Anti-Israel Protesters – JONATHAN TURLEY
According to The Jerusalem Post and other sites, an Israeli physics professor’s lecture at the University of Nevada (Las Vegas) was shutdown by anti-Israel protesters because campus police insisted that they had
The New York Times Faces Claims of Hypocrisy Over Coverage of the Deployment of Troops – JONATHAN TURLEYThe New York Times Faces Claims of Hypocrisy Over Coverage of the Deployment of Troops – JONATHAN TURLEY
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., has a right to be a tad confused. The senator noted the matter-of-fact coverage by The New York Times that Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s