Advisory Opinions Vampire Rules and The Satanic Temple
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Jan 20, 2026 Explore the intriguing legal landscape surrounding Lisa Cook's case against her Federal Reserve firing. Discover Hawaii's controversial 'vampire rules' governing firearm carry permits. Delve into the implications of geofence warrants on privacy and the Fourth Amendment. Discuss the troubling balance between free speech and true threats, with real-world examples illuminating this tension. Finally, engage with the intersection of religious liberty and abortion rights as the Seventh Circuit dismisses claims from the Satanic Temple. It's a captivating mix of law and culture!
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What The Cook Interim Ruling Actually Asks
- The Supreme Court's interim review in Cook's case focuses on 'for-cause' removal, not the Fed's institutional role.
- Pre-appointment misconduct can logically support for-cause removal, contrary to the district court's reasoning.
Facts-On-The-Ground Can Shift Judicial Stakes
- Real-world events can shift how justices view removal disputes and slippery-slope harms.
- New investigations into figures like Jerome Powell may amplify urgency and influence judicial practical reasoning.
How Hawaii's Vampire Rule Works
- Hawaii's 'vampire rule' flips access: licensees may carry only where private owners affirmatively allow it.
- The Court granted review on whether that owner-consent rule conflicts with other circuits post-Bruen.
