Randy Barnett and I have just posted a new paper, Originalism and the Party Presentation Principle, which is available on SSRN at this link: buff.ly/3Wj8QMc

Very happy to be attending this years Salmon P Chase Colloquium, where participants will discuss the Enforceability of Natural Law and Natural Rights. Thanks to Stephanie Hall Barclay Randy Barnett Constitution Center for organising!

We’re now in the fourth session of the 2025 Salmon P. Chase Faculty Colloquium, diving into a thought-provoking discussion on constitutional rights, the scope of the police power, and the enforceability of natural rights. Liberty Fund

Today, Justice Thomas cited my article, Anachronistic Readings of Section 1983, in dissent, expressing desire for "further examination ... as to whether §1983 can provide ... a cause of action." My article (papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…) argues that, as an original matter, it did not!

We are hiring for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will serve as a valuable contributor to our teaching, programming, and publication mission and teach one course per semester. View full application details and apply here by March 19: apply.interfolio.com/163695

Join us in welcoming our first Senior Fellow, Professor Justin Dyer!

Given what is happening across government agencies, it seems appropriate to post a new paper by Cree Jones, Thomas Smith, and I called "Testing the Independence Hypothesis," forthcoming 2025 in the ALR. (papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…) 1/

Gratitude & applause to the amazing Lawrence Solum, who has not only done defining work on originalism (& other things), but who also organizes, curates, comments on, improves, & promotes academic work in law. A massive public service, done with unfailing generosity & kindness.

"Appealing Temporary Restraining Orders" by Morgan Bronson, Wesley White, & me. We argue the rule barring appeals from TROs came from a now-repealed statute requiring the appealed-from interlocutory order to be issued "upon a hearing." Comments welcome! papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…

BYU Law has just placed a job posting online for two tenure-track professorial positions and one visiting position. If you know anyone looking to make the transition into academia, direct them toward this link!: byu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/faculty-career…

Great work by one of my BYU Law colleagues being highlighted. Fascinating study on the practice of granting warrants in Utah

I enjoyed lecturing today at the Constitutional Literacy Institute Center for Constitutional Studies at UVU! They are doing great work educating teachers who are at the frontlines of providing a civic education to the rising generation.

My latest in Deseret News. It is a digestible 2k words for those who want to understand a bit more about Frederick Douglass’s unique method of constitutional interpretation. Adapted from a portion of my forthcoming book on FD and constitutional abolitionism. deseret.com/magazine/2025/…

Terrific essay by my friend, Bradley Rebeiro. His work on Frederick Douglass is novel and important.

Bradley Rebeiro Deseret News Douglass’s interpretive vision still resonates so powerfully today. Excited for the book on FD and constitutional abolitionism!