Jacob Sullum
Jacob Sullum
During two decades in journalism Jacob Sullum has relentlessly skewered authoritarians of the left and the right, making the case for shrinking the realm of politics and expanding the realm of individual choice.
Read his weekly column here or check out his bio.
Recently Published
SCOTUS Begins Answering Lingering Questions About Constitutional Constraints on Gun Control: After Upholding the Second Amendment Rights of Drug Users and Carry Permit Holders, the Court Will Address the Constitutionality of 'Assault Weapon' Bans Jul 08, 2026
Over the course of 12 days last month, the Supreme Court upheld the gun rights of cannabis consumers... Read More
Neil Gorsuch Urges SCOTUS to Correct Two Wrong Turns That Undermined Civil Liberties: The Justice Criticizes the Supreme Court's Endorsement of Coercive Plea Bargaining and Its Embrace of Dubious Fourth Amendment Doctrines Jul 01, 2026
Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court ruled that "an agreement not to appeal a sentence is unenforceable ... Read More
SCOTUS Unanimously Ruled That the Second Amendment Trumps Anti-Drug Sentiment: The Decision Is a Modest but Welcome Step Toward Rectifying the Injustice of Criminalizing Conduct That Violates No One's Rights Jun 24, 2026
The Supreme Court has a history of facilitating the war on drugs by whittling away at civil libertie... Read More
The Trump Administration Seriously Considered Unilaterally Suspending the Writ of Habeas Corpus: The Proposal Was Nixed Only After White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf Explained Why It Was Legally Dubious Jun 17, 2026
Since illegal immigration is an "invasion," Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller told re... Read More
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