Jacob Sullum

The worst recent increase in crime came under Trump’s watch, but many Americans blame President Joe Biden.

Determined to avoid presidential paralysis, the majority endorses presidential impunity.

Progressive critics complained that the two decisions favored big business and the wealthy but the reality is Americans with little wealth or power frequently are forced to contend with overweening bureaucrats who invent their own authority and play by their own rules.

When push comes to shove, Trump is betting critics of his approach will swallow their reservations and turn out for the man who ensured Roe’s demise.

Drug penalties are “very unfair,” the former president has said. No, wait, death sentences are OK.

The central issue with cannabis is the conflict between harsh federal policies vs. the growing number of states to legalize or decriminalize recreational use of pot. President Joe Biden’s approach is a big part of the problem.

Prosecuting Assange would pose a grave threat to freedom of the press by treating common journalistic practices as crimes.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments involving the federal case charging Donald Trump with illegally trying to remain in office after he lost the 2020 presidential election.

The court rejected an appeal by a Black Lives Matter organizer who is being sued for an injury to a police officer committed by another demonstrator during a protest.