Why Are Federal Grand Jury Records Still Secret After a Case Is Over?
August 15, 2026
Federal grand jury records do not automatically become public when a case ends. This explainer shows how Rule 6(e) limits disclosure and why secrecy can
Year: 2026
Could Laura Loomer Face a Felony Over the Rashida Tlaib Rally? What Florida Prosecutors Would Need to Prove
August 15, 2026
Laura Loomer’s anti-Muslim rhetoric is protected speech. But Florida law separately criminalizes certain threats used to compel someone to act against their will. After Loomer
Did Poor Hygiene Make the Black Death Worse? The Strange Link Between Plague, Bathing, Body Lice, and Anti-Muslim Prejudice
August 14, 2026
Poor hygiene did not cause the Black Death—but it may have helped plague spread. New research on body lice, medieval bathing, and the documented suppression
Why Can a Bank Close Your Account Without Telling You Why?
August 14, 2026
Banks can generally close customer accounts, and anti-money-laundering rules may limit what they can disclose. This explainer separates lawful account closures from the limits on
If Insider Trading Is Illegal, Why Can Members of Congress Still Trade Stocks?
August 14, 2026
Members of Congress are subject to insider-trading law, but stock trading itself is not automatically illegal. This explainer covers the STOCK Act, duties of trust,
How Can the Government Take Your Cash or Property Without Charging You With a Crime?
August 14, 2026
Civil asset forfeiture can allow the government to seize and keep property without charging its owner with a crime. This explainer shows how the civil
Why Can U.S. Border Agents Search Your Phone Without a Warrant—even if You’re an American Citizen?
August 14, 2026
U.S. border agents can generally search a traveler’s phone without a warrant, even when the traveler is an American citizen. This explainer covers the border-search
Why Can Police Lie to You During an Interrogation While Lying to the FBI Can Be a Crime?
August 14, 2026
Police may use some deception during interrogations, while knowingly lying to federal investigators can sometimes be a federal crime. This explainer separates the rules and
Why Isn’t Congress Subject to FOIA? The Legal Reason Congress Is Excluded From the Freedom of Information Act
August 14, 2026
Congress is excluded from FOIA because the statute’s definition of a federal agency expressly leaves it out. This explainer shows how that legal choice affects
What Happened to the FAA’s Minimum Airline Seat-Size Rule? There Still Isn’t a Federal Minimum
August 14, 2026
Congress ordered the FAA to establish minimum airline seat dimensions, but the rule never took effect. This explainer traces the legal and regulatory path that