Legal analyst Jonathan Turley argues that Judge Cooper's ruling on the Kennedy Center closure lacks a clear standard for federal courts to override board decisions, despite correctly identifying Trump's name.

Former Department of Justice prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger has been indicted for allegedly hiding a sealed report from Jack Smith's investigation within files disguised as cake recipes.

The gerrymander debacle in Virginia is seen as leaving the Democratic Party with a dangerous agenda, as highlighted by Jonathan Turley and Hakeem Jeffries' comments.

Justices Samuel Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch have publicly criticized Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissent in the case of Louisiana v. Callais, calling it baseless and lacking restraint.

Legal scholar Jonathan Turley authors an opinion piece titled 'Racial-Profiling Or Race-Baiting? Tom Steyer's Illiterate Take On English Proficiency,' critiquing Tom Steyer's remarks on English language skills.

Legal scholar Jonathan Turley has warned that Democrats are transforming the impeachment process into an "unbridled circus" with their renewed efforts to oust Hegseth. He suggests this push is making the proceedings appear chaotic and politically driven.

Contempt Of Court: Justice Sotomayor Suggests Justice Kavanaugh Is An Uninformed Elitist Authored by Jonathan Turley, Justice Brett Kavanaugh is accustomed to unrelenting personal…

The University of Southern California (USC) canceled the California gubernatorial debate after Xavier Becerra alleged election rigging, claiming that candidates of color were excluded from the lineup.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is facing a lawsuit from his neighbors who allege he used state police to seize land for an 8-foot security fence around his home.

Democratic leaders are reportedly struggling to explain their past support for unilateral presidential war powers, a topic brought to light by Jonathan Turley in his book 'Rage and the Republic'.

Jonathan Turley authored an article discussing the increasing use of profanity in American politics, exemplified by a California Governor's spokesperson's blunt remark.

Reports indicate that former Special Counsel Jack Smith allegedly targeted Trump allies Kash Patel and Susie Wiles with secret surveillance orders between 2022 and 2023.

Eat The Rich: California Democrats Trigger Reverse Gold Rush With Wealth Tax Authored by Jonathan Turley, This month, the anniversary of the California Gold Rush came and passed with little mention … for good reason. When James W. Marshall found gold at Sutter’s Mill, millions traveled great distances to seek their fortune in the “Golden State.” Now, 178 years later, California has engineered an inverse Gold Rush, virtually chasing wealth from the state. Rather than covered wagons going West, there is a line of U-Hauls going anywhere other than California. From boondoggle projects to reparations, California politicians continue to rack up new spending projects despite a soaring deficit and shrinking tax base. Rather than exercise a modicum of fiscal restraint, Democrats are pushing through a tax that takes five percent of the wealth of any billionaires left in the state. I have long criticized the tax as perfectly moronic for a state with the highest tax burden and one of the highest flight rates of top taxpayers. In my new book, “Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution,” I discuss the reversal of fortunes in California and other blue states as politicians unleash new “eat the rich” campaigns before the midterm elections. The problem, of course, is that billionaires are mobile, as is their wealth. Liberals expect billionaires to stay put in a type of voluntary canned hunt.  They are not. Billionaires are joining the growing exodus from the state, taking their companies, investments, and jobs with them. The latest billionaire to be chased off may be Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who is reportedly heading for Florida. The growing departures have triggered outrage among many on the left, who are in disbelief that billionaires will just not stand still to be fleeced. Former New York Magazine editor Kara Swisher captured that rage in a recent posting, declaring “you made…all your money in California, you ungrateful piece of s***, you could figure out a way to pay more taxes, and we deserve the taxes from you, given you made your wealth here . . . so why don’t we just do shock and awe at this point, because you don’t seem to be availing yourself to thinking that you owe your state something more.” By some estimates, California has already cost over a trillion dollars in lost investments and business. That is no small achievement. Here’s a mind teaser: How can you burn a trillion dollars (which would create a stack some 67,866 miles high) without taking years and destroying the environment? California politicians have a solution: Have people take it out of the state in a reverse gold rush. In addition to saying that they want to grab 5 percent of the wealth of these billionaires, California Democrats are planning to base wealth calculations on the voting shares of corporate executives. Often, particularly with start-ups, entrepreneurs have greater voting shares than actual ownership. However, they will be taxed as if voting shares amounted to actual wealth. In other words, California is moving to nuke the entrepreneurs who created the Silicon Valley boom. Emmanuel Saez, the U.C. Berkeley economist who helped design the tax, insists that they may not want to stay, but they will still be tapped. They are planning to trap the wealthy fleeing the state retroactively: “The tax is based on residence as of Jan. 1, 2026, sharply limiting their ability to flee the state to avoid paying. Despite billionaires’ threats to leave, I think extremely few will have been able to change residence by Jan. 1, given the complexity of doing so.” The effort to retroactively impose such a tax is legally controversial and will face years of challenges. In my view, this is unconstitutional, but admittedly it is a murky area. Regardless of the outcome, a wealth tax will affect a wide range of other wealthy taxpayers. If Democrats can get a retroactive wealth tax to be upheld, it is doubtful that they will stop with billionaires. Why should other top taxpayers stick around to find out where the next cull will fall in the tax brackets? Recently, Gavin Newsom boasted, “California isn’t just keeping pace with the world — we’re setting the pace.” That is undeniably true if the measure is the record number of U-Hauls fleeing the state — more than any other state. Indeed, the only thing harder to find than a wealthy taxpayer in California appears to be a U-Haul. According to U-Haul’s data, the state is again leading blue states in the exodus. The Washington Post noted recently that “California came in last. Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey rounded out the bottom five. Of the bottom 10, seven voted blue in the last election.” Conversely, “nine of the top 10 growth states voted red in the last presidential election,” with Texas again leading the growth states. The Post put it succinctly, “People want to live in pro-growth, low-tax states, while the biggest losers tend to be places with big governments and high taxes.” The problem is that, while the economics are horrific, the politics remain irresistible. Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who represents part of Silicon Valley, recently mocked billionaires rushing to escape the state. Laughing at his own constituents, Khanna quipped, “I will miss them very much.” You will not be alone as California becomes known as the La Brea Tar Pit of taxation. They are on the verge of converting the state motto from “Eureka” to “Welcome to Hotel California, you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.” Jonathan Turley is a law professor and the best-selling author of “Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution.” Tyler Durden Sat, 02/14/2026 - 20:15

FBI Charges Assistant US Attorney For Stealing Smith Report Docs In Trump 'Witch Hunt' Case Authored by Jonathan Turley, Former Justice Department prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger…

An opinion piece by Jonathan Turley discusses the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which bars racial gerrymandering, a ruling that has drawn criticism from some on the left.

Virginia's new congressional map is facing legal challenges, with critics comparing the 100-mile-long 7th District to a 'lobster-shaped gerrymander monster'.

Legal scholar Jonathan Turley authors an opinion piece criticizing the New York Times for an article he interprets as making a case for 'microlooting' in relation to murder, reflecting on the challenges of ethical living in society.

Following another damaging Supreme Court leak, Chief Justice John Roberts is facing increasing pressure to involve the FBI and protect the court's credibility.

The Dominican Sisters in New York are facing penalties for refusing to compromise on their religious values, as detailed by Jonathan Turley.

Jonathan Turley criticizes Colorado for what he describes as unconstitutional and 'sneaky' measures against free speech, arguing that the state ranks as one of the most anti-free speech jurisdictions and has faced significant First Amendment court losses.

An opinion piece by Jonathan Turley critiques the focus on identity politics at the recent Canadian New Democratic Party (NDP) convention, describing it as a microcosm of broader issues.

Joseph E. Foreman, known as Afroman, successfully defended himself against a lawsuit by Ohio officers who raided his home, using rap songs and security footage to mock them in court.

Legal scholar Jonathan Turley has criticized Bernie Sanders' proposed billionaire wealth tax, which aims to fund $3,000 annual payments to families, arguing it mirrors California's failed approach and torches the Constitution.

More Bark Than Bite: Kaine's War Powers Resolution Is An 'Imminent' Failure Authored by Jonathan Turley, We now have a glimpse of the War Powers Resolution promised by Sen.

Sen. Tim Kaine pushes war powers resolution to limit Iran military action as constitutional debate over executive authority and congressional oversight intensifies.

"Anathema In The University Mission": Bari Weiss Canceled At UCLA Authored by Jonathan Turley, This week, CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss was supposed to give the UCLA Burkle Center’s annual Daniel Pearl Memorial guest lecture on “The Future of Journalism.” It was a wonderful opportunity for students to hear from one of the impactful voices in the media. However, they will not be able to do so after a successful cancel campaign supported by faculty members. The College Fi...

Jonathan Turley comments on Speaker Hakeem Jeffries' brother, Ohio State professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries, who reportedly called on citizens to emulate John Brown and fight 'by any means necessary,' describing it as a 'chilling call to arms.'

Legal scholar Jonathan Turley published commentary criticizing Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's views on billionaires and her interpretation of the American Revolution, arguing she misrepresents America's founding principles.

Jonathan Turley discusses the importance of defending free speech, even for controversial figures, highlighting the case of Morton Schapiro. Schapiro, a former Northwestern president who once dismissed absolute free speech, is now reportedly a victim of the cancel culture he previously enabled.

A Nation Divided: The Chilling Embrace Of Political Violence In The US Authored by Jonathan Turley, We are seeing increasing support for violent action across social media, including…

"Let's Get Ruthless": Bulwark's Bill Kristol Suggests Illiberal Means Are Needed To Save Liberal Democracy Authored by Jonathan Turley, “Let’s get ruthless.” Those words are,…

The Chicago Teachers Union advocated for canceling classes for May Day protests, and Chicago Public Schools confirmed it would fund buses for students and teachers to attend. This decision has drawn criticism regarding student literacy.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill aimed at revoking the tax-exempt status of groups linked to the Confederacy. The move has drawn criticism, with Jonathan Turley calling the bill unconstitutional.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor reportedly made a personal remark about Justice Brett Kavanaugh, labeling him an 'out-of-touch elitist' during an appearance at the University of Kansas law school.

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued a lone dissent in the Chiles v. Salazar case, warning that broad free speech protections for counselors could lead to 'grave harm' for Americans, drawing criticism from Jonathan Turley.

Legal analyst Jonathan Turley suggests former FBI Director James Comey, known for singing Beyoncé during a classified briefing, may have inadvertently revealed an operation's code name to his family at home.

From Redcoats To Robots: AI Is Challenging Our Republic's Future Authored by Jonathan Turley, This week, thousands of workers are receiving pink slips.

Rep. Ted Lieu Spreads Bizarre Conspiracy In Congressional Hearing Authored by Jonathan Turley, Years ago, Rep.

President Trump announces "massive and ongoing operation to prevent this very wicked, radical dictatorship from threatening America"

Jonathan Turley reports on Susan Rice's comments suggesting a 'revenge purge' against political opponents if Democrats were to retake power in future elections.