Opinion

A Pivotal Case Shaping Cryptocurrency Regulation

A Pivotal Case Shaping Cryptocurrency Regulation

A recent enforcement action suggests a new approach to regulating cryptocurrency.

A New Paradigm for Fueling AI for the Public Good

A New Paradigm for Fueling AI for the Public Good

Data donors can empower the use of artificial intelligence for socially desirable outcomes.

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.

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.