An Empirical Analysis of the Establishment of Independent Agencies
A divided government may not fully explain the creation of agencies not directly controllable by the President.
Congress Rejects Teacher Preparation Reporting Rule
Congress and President Trump use Congressional Review Act to rescind Obama-era education rule.
Solar Panels on a Border Wall
Economic, environmental, and policy considerations underlie the President’s “solar wall” proposal.
Constructively Improving Railroad Regulations
Rail safety can be improved by realigning industry and regulatory goals.
Week in Review
The D.C. Circuit rejects EPA’s delay of methane rules, the DOJ and Hawaii debate who should clarify President Trump’s travel ban, and more…
Rethinking Chemical and Pesticide Regulation
Study advocates for cumulative risk assessment mandates in environmental laws.
Voter Data Request Is Illegal, Not Just Controversial
The Trump Administration’s information request violates a longstanding federal law.
Achieving Agency Compliance
Scholar examines the role of contempt findings in ensuring agency compliance with court orders.
When Federal Agencies Do Not Answer to Courts
Scholar examines how agencies operate independently of courts through rulemaking and legislative drafting.
Week in Review
Supreme Court to hear lawsuit challenging travel ban, Senate delays vote on bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and more…
The Future of Countercyclical Regulation
Scholars evaluate the viability of adjusting regulations to accommodate changes in economic conditions.
The Constitutional Executive Order on Regulatory Budgets
President Trump’s regulation-trimming executive order will likely survive judicial scrutiny despite potential policy objections.