Feel free to bring a knife to a gunfight. At least in the Fifth Circuit. Chief Judge Elrod holds that switchblades are arms under the Second Amendment and thus that part of the Federal Switchblade Act is unconstitutional. Fascinating opinion.

"It’s unquestionably tragic that this hostage situation resulted in the hostage’s death. But it’s the kidnappers who should be punished—not the FBI agents who attempted to rescue the hostage in good faith." Judge Ho with a powerful dissent in a case w/ a hostage gone awry

Must the federal government continue to provide experimental sex change treatments for prisoners? Yes, for now. The Supreme Court declines to stay a decision requiring that such treatments continue. Justices Thomas and Alito would have stayed that decision.

During a child pornography criminal trial, the attempted recipient of the child porn was referred to by both parties and the court as "contraband." He raises several challenges, including contending that referral was prejudicial. No plain error, per highly respected Judge Benton

Professor @Aaron_L_Nielson, former Texas Solicitor General, has a fascinating article up at @CivitasOutlook. Highlighted here is the fourth part, focusing on the excellent job @KenPaxtonTX has done as Attorney General. Worth reading, especially for Texas voters.

Two drug dealers sold millions of fake Xanax pills on the dark web. A host of sentencing challenges were raised. All rejected, per Judge Readler. Including one conspirator's try to use her immigrant status as a defense. Avoiding special treatment for noncitizen drug dealers is OK

A prisoner developed a spinal infection that led to his paralysis. The facility did not send him to the hospital and prescribed pain meds rather than other care. Constitutional claim? Perhaps deliberate indifference, per Judge Stranch. Remanded for further proceedings.