“Judge Leon Educates Pete Hegseth; The military version of lawfare loses in embarrassing fashion”: This editorial will appear in Tuesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

“Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore slavery exhibits to the President’s House; ‘As if the Ministry of Truth in George Orwell’s “1984” now existed … this Court is now asked to determine whether the federal government has the power it claims,’ Rufe wrote; ‘It does not’”: Abraham Gutman and Fallon Roth of The Philadelphia Inquirer have this report.

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued this memorandum opinion and preliminary injunction order today.

“Judicial Notice (02.16.26): An Embarrassing Distraction; The resignation of Kathy Ruemmler, a humiliating defeat for the Trump DOJ, a judge’s acknowledgment of an ‘abusive’ workplace, and a smart move by Cooley.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.

“Is Sam Alito on His Way Out?” You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link and on YouTube.

“210. The President’s Lack of Power Over Elections: President Trump keeps insisting that he can unilaterally change the rules for voting in the midterms; It’s not just that he’s *wrong*; it’s that there’s no mechanism through which he could even *try.*” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.

“The Plan for a Radically Different Supreme Court Is Here”: Jeffrey Toobin has this guest essay online at The New York Times.