Constitutional Law
Texas app store case offers states a path to protect children online
Does the U.S. Constitution prevent state laws allowing parents to be involved in their children’s choices to enter into contracts in app stores? We have argued that carefully crafted laws can ensure that parents are involved…
One standard should guide the Utah Senate on Supreme Court nominees: fidelity to the Utah Constitution
One standard should guide the Utah Senate on Supreme Court nominees: fidelity to the Utah Constitution Written by Many current controversies implicate the principle of federalism, but that principle is not always well…
One standard should guide the Utah Senate on Supreme Court nominees: fidelity to the Utah Constitution
Gov. Spencer Cox has nominated two attorneys to join the Utah Supreme Court. As the Utah Senate considers whether to confirm these nominees, it should carefully evaluate their fitness based on one overriding consideration:…
Federalism isn’t about states’ rights. It’s about responsibilities.
A key element of the United States Constitution is the division of responsibility between the states and the national government, which we call federalism. In a recent Defending Ideas podcast, two Utah legislators made a…
Federalism isn’t about states’ rights. It’s about responsibilities.
A key element of the United States Constitution is the division of responsibility between the states and the national government, which we call federalism. In a recent Defending Ideas podcast, two Utah legislators made a…
App stores are not like bookstores: Courts need to provide clarity on laws to help parents
The most recent episode of Sutherland Institute’s Defending Ideas podcast addressed a live issue: can governments require app stores to verify that users are adults or have parental consent allowing them to enter into…
App stores are not like bookstores: Courts need to provide clarity on laws to help parents
The most recent episode of Sutherland Institute’s Defending Ideas podcast addressed a live issue: can governments require app stores to verify that users are adults or have parental consent allowing them to enter into…
Protecting Essential Institutions: Why Religious Freedom and Parental Rights Matter
I had a remarkable opportunity to participate in an important event, Bridging Continents: Transatlantic Dialogue on Family Policy in Brussels on March 12, 2026, sponsored by the European Union and International Affairs Office…
Protecting Essential Institutions: Why Religious Freedom and Parental Rights Matter
Protecting Essential Institutions: Why Religious Freedom and Parental Rights Matter Written by While there are ominous developments in family policy, there are some legal developments that can provide some hope. The U.S.…
The Supreme Court Stands Up for Donor Privacy
The Supreme Court Stands Up for Donor Privacy Written by The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided a case protecting the freedom of association for nonprofit organizations. The Court unanimously held that the First Amendment…
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