The Problems with Immigration Court Venue Selection
Scholars argue that immigration courts invert traditional venue principles, enabling systemic unfairness and government forum shopping.
No Consensus on the Public Interest in Utility Regulation
The public interest is the foundation of utility regulation, yet regulators cannot agree on how it should be defined, measured, or fulfilled.
Nuclear Regulatory Policy and Presidential Power
The Administration’s approach to Nuclear Regulatory Commission policy reflects its plan for other agencies.
It May Be Time to Give Up on Agency Adjudication
Weakening agency independence could make agency adjudication unconstitutional without judicial review.
Government Ethics in Calamity
Walter Shaub reviews the state of federal government ethics and challenges to government accountability.
The Limits of Presidential Power Over Public Lands
Scholars examine the legal limits on presidential power to reduce protections for federal lands and waters.
Week in Review
Supreme Court blocks Missouri’s new congressional map, EPA repeals power plant pollution rule, and more…
Nonfederal Capabilities for Risk Management
When the federal government fails to act, state and private actors can fill the void.
The Political Context of Rebuilding the Federal Regulatory Infrastructure
Politics will inevitably shape how U.S. regulatory agencies can be restructured for better performance in the future.
Solving, Not Shuffling, Environmental and Workplace Pollution
Addressing exposures to harmful chemicals requires an integrated agency.
Clarifying OIRA’s Role Will Yield More Durable, Responsive Policy
Designating OIRA early as the lead project manager would allow for a more effective rulemaking process.
Rebuilding Food Safety Regulation in the United States
A unified food safety agency is needed to ensure that foods are safe for the consuming public.