Opinion

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.

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.

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.

Disability Discrimination in State Child Welfare Systems

Disability Discrimination in State Child Welfare Systems

Efforts should be taken to address discrimination against parents with disabilities.

The Labor Board Needs Restructuring, Not Destruction

The Labor Board Needs Restructuring, Not Destruction

The National Labor Relations Board would benefit from the creation of a new court.

Challenges of the Chainsaw Approach to Public Sector Automation

Challenges of the Chainsaw Approach to Public Sector Automation

The Trump Administration’s mad rush toward AI automation of the administrative state will not succeed.

What Is a Strong Nondelegation Doctrine?

What Is a Strong Nondelegation Doctrine?

Reinvigorating nondelegation requires not just a reformulation of the doctrine, but also a willingness to apply it.

Climate Resilience Requires Digital Justice

Climate Resilience Requires Digital Justice

Equal access to technology is a necessary but overlooked part of responsible environmental regulation.