President Trump’s Deregulation Initiatives Are Exercises in Futility
The Trump Administration will struggle to convince courts to uphold the repeal of many agency rules.
A Wrong Turn for SNAP Reform
Work requirements for basic needs programs ignore the reality of low-wage work.
Copyright and Generative AI
Scholars discuss emerging problems at the intersection of AI and copyright.
The Demise of Agency Independence and the FCC
The likely end of the FCC’s independence should spur Congress to overhaul the agency.
Week in Review
FDA commits to reviewing mifepristone regulations, President Trump doubles tariffs on steel and aluminum, and more…
Sweeping Gas Act Amendments Should Be Quashed
The Senate should reject the use of budget reconciliation to enact major changes to energy policies.
Public Engagement in Expedited Agency Rulemaking
ACUS recommends inviting public participation in rulemaking even when agencies forgo notice and comment.
The Perils and Promise of AI in Regulatory Enforcement
ACUS recommends best practices for AI and algorithmic tools to detect and prosecute regulatory violations.
Expanding Access to Nonlawyer Representation in Agency Adjudications
ACUS recommends allowing nonlawyers to represent parties in agency adjudications.
Toward a More Accessible and Accountable Administrative State
ACUS recommends best practices for nonlawyer representation, AI tools, and public participation in rulemaking.
A New “Overstory” on Businesses’ Role in Politics
Tom C.W. Lin discusses the risks and opportunities presented by corporations’ increased involvement in political issues.
Tackling America’s High Drug Prices
Scholars discuss policy approaches to lowering the price of prescription drugs.