All Essays

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Trump expands travel bans, Secretary RFK, Jr. overhauls vaccine panel, and more…

States Cannot Defend the ACA Alone

States Cannot Defend the ACA Alone

States can continue to support access to health care, but their efforts depend on federal support.

Turning Brownfields into Brightfields

Turning Brownfields into Brightfields

Scholars study how to redevelop toxic waste sites.

President Trump’s Deregulation Initiatives Are Exercises in Futility

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

A Wrong Turn for SNAP Reform

Work requirements for basic needs programs ignore the reality of low-wage work.

Copyright and Generative AI

Copyright and Generative AI

Scholars discuss emerging problems at the intersection of AI and copyright.

The Demise of Agency Independence and the FCC

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

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

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

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

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

Expanding Access to Nonlawyer Representation in Agency Adjudications

ACUS recommends allowing nonlawyers to represent parties in agency adjudications.