Stephen E. Sachs
@stephenesachs.bsky.social
Antonin Scalia Professor of Law, Harvard Law School
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November 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Does NJ Transit, a separate public corporation, get the same sovereign immunity as the State of New Jersey? We say no.
From the summary of argument:
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From the summary of argument:
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November 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Does NJ Transit, a separate public corporation, get the same sovereign immunity as the State of New Jersey? We say no.
From the summary of argument:
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From the summary of argument:
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Now online:
A new amicus brief by @williambaude.bsky.social and me, filed today in the Supreme Court in Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp., on sovereign immunity and the "arm of the State" doctrine:
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
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A new amicus brief by @williambaude.bsky.social and me, filed today in the Supreme Court in Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp., on sovereign immunity and the "arm of the State" doctrine:
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Now online:
A new amicus brief by @williambaude.bsky.social and me, filed today in the Supreme Court in Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp., on sovereign immunity and the "arm of the State" doctrine:
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
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A new amicus brief by @williambaude.bsky.social and me, filed today in the Supreme Court in Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp., on sovereign immunity and the "arm of the State" doctrine:
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
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Also published: "WHAT IS VOTING FOR?," responding to insightful critiques by @profnickstephan.bsky.social and @fishkin.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Also published: "WHAT IS VOTING FOR?," responding to insightful critiques by @profnickstephan.bsky.social and @fishkin.bsky.social
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
NOW IN PRINT in the Notre Dame Law Review:
"GIVE PARENTS THE VOTE," with Joshua Kleinfeld: arguing that parents, not strangers, should direct the voting power of children, and that state legislatures can make it happen!
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"GIVE PARENTS THE VOTE," with Joshua Kleinfeld: arguing that parents, not strangers, should direct the voting power of children, and that state legislatures can make it happen!
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November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
NOW IN PRINT in the Notre Dame Law Review:
"GIVE PARENTS THE VOTE," with Joshua Kleinfeld: arguing that parents, not strangers, should direct the voting power of children, and that state legislatures can make it happen!
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
"GIVE PARENTS THE VOTE," with Joshua Kleinfeld: arguing that parents, not strangers, should direct the voting power of children, and that state legislatures can make it happen!
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Also endorsed by the U.S. Congress in 1922 — HJ Res 322, 67th Cong., 42 Stat. 1012
November 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Also endorsed by the U.S. Congress in 1922 — HJ Res 322, 67th Cong., 42 Stat. 1012
107 years ago today, the Balfour Declaration:
November 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
107 years ago today, the Balfour Declaration:
In honor of Halloween, my favorite essay in the philosophy of candy:
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October 31, 2025 at 8:35 PM
In honor of Halloween, my favorite essay in the philosophy of candy:
200proofliberals.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-...
200proofliberals.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-...
New amicus brief, now on @ssrn.bsky.social!
Submitted today in King v. Bon Charge, No. 1:25-cv-105-SB (D. Del. filed Jan. 24, 2025), exploring how Rule 4(k)(2) personal jurisdiction applies after Fuld v. PLO.
Download it here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Submitted today in King v. Bon Charge, No. 1:25-cv-105-SB (D. Del. filed Jan. 24, 2025), exploring how Rule 4(k)(2) personal jurisdiction applies after Fuld v. PLO.
Download it here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
October 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM
New amicus brief, now on @ssrn.bsky.social!
Submitted today in King v. Bon Charge, No. 1:25-cv-105-SB (D. Del. filed Jan. 24, 2025), exploring how Rule 4(k)(2) personal jurisdiction applies after Fuld v. PLO.
Download it here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Submitted today in King v. Bon Charge, No. 1:25-cv-105-SB (D. Del. filed Jan. 24, 2025), exploring how Rule 4(k)(2) personal jurisdiction applies after Fuld v. PLO.
Download it here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Happy National Black Cat Day! Sometimes shelters have a hard time finding homes for black cats, if people are superstitious or don’t think they’re friendly. But we love our two black cats, adopted from Chatham Animal Rescue & Education in Pittsboro, NC!
October 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Happy National Black Cat Day! Sometimes shelters have a hard time finding homes for black cats, if people are superstitious or don’t think they’re friendly. But we love our two black cats, adopted from Chatham Animal Rescue & Education in Pittsboro, NC!
October 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
And from the introduction:
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October 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
And from the introduction:
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NOW ON SSRN: "Zionism and Title VI"
The HarvLRev Forum had asked me to respond to an essay by Profs. Eidelson & Hellman, applying Title VI's antidiscrimination rules to recent campus protests. A useful exchange, I hope; comments welcome!
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The HarvLRev Forum had asked me to respond to an essay by Profs. Eidelson & Hellman, applying Title VI's antidiscrimination rules to recent campus protests. A useful exchange, I hope; comments welcome!
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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October 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
NOW ON SSRN: "Zionism and Title VI"
The HarvLRev Forum had asked me to respond to an essay by Profs. Eidelson & Hellman, applying Title VI's antidiscrimination rules to recent campus protests. A useful exchange, I hope; comments welcome!
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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The HarvLRev Forum had asked me to respond to an essay by Profs. Eidelson & Hellman, applying Title VI's antidiscrimination rules to recent campus protests. A useful exchange, I hope; comments welcome!
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Some sample language for an amendment: 5/
September 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Some sample language for an amendment: 5/
September 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
From the introduction: 2/
September 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
From the introduction: 2/
NOW AVAILABLE at @constitutionctr.bsky.social and @ssrn.bsky.social :
"Restoring Conventions, One Amendment at a Time"
A new paper on a new way to revitalize Article V, by letting states move first. (1/)
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"Restoring Conventions, One Amendment at a Time"
A new paper on a new way to revitalize Article V, by letting states move first. (1/)
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
September 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
NOW AVAILABLE at @constitutionctr.bsky.social and @ssrn.bsky.social :
"Restoring Conventions, One Amendment at a Time"
A new paper on a new way to revitalize Article V, by letting states move first. (1/)
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
"Restoring Conventions, One Amendment at a Time"
A new paper on a new way to revitalize Article V, by letting states move first. (1/)
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Congratulations to my 1L students on their first day of Civil Procedure! Syllabus below, for those who'd like to follow along at home:
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September 4, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Congratulations to my 1L students on their first day of Civil Procedure! Syllabus below, for those who'd like to follow along at home:
stevesachs.com/syllabi/civp...
stevesachs.com/syllabi/civp...
Some professional news, as they say! Honored to be among these new members of the Board of Directors of the Federalist Society.
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September 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Some professional news, as they say! Honored to be among these new members of the Board of Directors of the Federalist Society.
fedsoc.org/commentary/f...
fedsoc.org/commentary/f...
Solar-powered cat recharging
August 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Solar-powered cat recharging
Rest of syllabus and reading list:
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August 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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