Opinion

The Energy Department Is Trying to Rewrite the Federal Power Act

The Energy Department Is Trying to Rewrite the Federal Power Act

The Energy Department’s misuse of its emergency powers undermines states’ authority over energy planning.

The Fourth Amendment Gap in the National AI Framework

The Fourth Amendment Gap in the National AI Framework

Recent artificial intelligence guidance fails to address the government’s use of AI for searches.

Legislating AI Consciousness Without an Exit

Legislating AI Consciousness Without an Exit

State laws declaring that AI lacks legal personhood are premature and too categorical.

303 Creative’s Dangerous Deregulatory Potential

303 Creative’s Dangerous Deregulatory Potential

The U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to consider governmental interests could lead to a sweeping rollback of regulations.

AI as “Arbitrary” Intelligence

AI as “Arbitrary” Intelligence

Federal Agencies’ growing use of AI raises questions about how judges can adequately review those agencies’ decisions.

Federal Court Sidesteps Important Questions on Title IX Athletics

Federal Court Sidesteps Important Questions on Title IX Athletics

A recent case signals threat to protections for women in intercollegiate sports.

Temporary Rules

Temporary Rules

ACUS recommends best practices for agencies implementing temporary rules.

Improving Agency Adjudication Offices

Improving Agency Adjudication Offices

ACUS recommends steps to promote fairness and consistency within the adjudication offices of federal agencies.

Obtaining Government Records

Obtaining Government Records

ACUS recommends best practices for improving private citizens’ access to government records.

Strengthening Partnerships in Federal Administration

Strengthening Partnerships in Federal Administration

ACUS recommends strategies for more effective collaboration between levels of government.

A Gender-Sensitive Reparations Model for Enforced Disappearances

A Gender-Sensitive Reparations Model for Enforced Disappearances

Initiatives for victims of enforced disappearance must do more to acknowledge women.

Clear and Mandatory Alternative Protein Labeling

Clear and Mandatory Alternative Protein Labeling

The United States should implement uniform federal labeling standards for alternative proteins.