The Cato Institute

09/06/2026

“It’s the exercise of power, not the exercise of freedom, that requires justification.” – David Boaz, The Libertarian Mind.

The Libertarian Mind is a comprehensive guide to the history and philosophy of this movement. More than a book, it is a call to action for those who believe in the sovereignty and dignity of the individual and the importance of political freedom.

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09/05/2026

President Trump’s administration has cut legal immigration more than illegal immigration, explains Cato’s David Bier.

“Cuts to legal immigration are harming US citizens seeking to reunite with their spouses, fiancés, children, and other relatives. They are also undermining US prosperity and increasing the US deficit.”

It is not about stopping “illegal” immigration. It is a broader assault on all types of immigration.

09/05/2026

Today, 95% of cases end in plea deals and mandatory minimum sentences keep judges from tailoring punishment to individual defendants.

The jury’s role as a safeguard has never been more important or misunderstood.

Know your rights. Use your power.

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09/05/2026

There are not enough high-income Americans to finance the current federal budget deficit, let alone fund additional spending or tax cuts. Check out the math from Cato's Adam Michel.

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09/04/2026

Senator Wyden’s proposed tax on data center revenue could push effective tax rates above 100 percent. Such confiscatory tax rates would discourage new data center investment and risk America's status as a leader in AI and other digital technologies. Cato's Adam Michel breaks it down.

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09/04/2026

The US legal immigration system is extremely restrictive — nearly impossible, according to Cato’s David Bier. That’s by design, and even before the recent restrictions.

This chart illustrates the labyrinth that legal immigrants seeking permanent residence — with no prior US immigration history and no US government association — had to navigate if they started the process in 2022. Today, it's even more complex.

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09/04/2026

The Senate passed a Russia sanctions bill that would give President Trump new powers to tariff countries buying Russian oil and gas. But as Cato's Clark Packard and Eli DeLuca explain, the bill is so vaguely written its own sponsors can't say whom it targets.

A bill whose own sponsors cannot say with certainty which countries it targets is not ready to become law.

09/04/2026

Even before the Trump administration’s recent restrictions, legal immigration was nearly impossible for most applicants without close US citizen family, explains Cato’s David Bier.

Our Green Card Game shows how difficult it was even then.

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09/04/2026

Sharia, or Islamic law, is a contentious issue in Muslim-majority countries, and lately even in the West. Why and how can Sharia be separated from the state?

Join us for a discussion featuring:
🔹Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na’im, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law Emeritus, Emory University
🔹Matthew Cavedon, Director, Project on Criminal Justice, Cato Institute
🔹Mustafa Akyol, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute

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09/04/2026

When Sweden abolished its gift and inheritance tax, firm owners reinvested instead of withdrawing cash to cover future tax bills. The result was real growth. Cato's Jeffrey Miron breaks down the evidence.

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