Brickbats: April 2026

This article is a curated compilation of local government and law enforcement failures presented in a straightforward, factual manner with minimal editorializing. The framing is inherently skeptical of bureaucratic overreach and misuse of authority, which aligns with libertarian-leaning critique (consistent with Reason's editorial perspective), but the language remains factual and the incidents are presented without charged adjectives or interpretive spin.

Primary voices: state or recognized government, media outlet

• This article does not provide official statements or context from the Carmel-by-the-Sea city council explaining their reasoning beyond rejecting compromises
• This article does not include responses from Louisville police or the city regarding the DUI case handling
• This article does not provide context on whether the UK NHS has addressed the DNR ordering practice or issued clarifications after these incidents
• This article does not detail the Uvalde judge's explanation or any prior pattern of conduct