Closing the Courthouse Door to Victims of Police Abuse
A number of Supreme Court doctrines make it difficult for citizens to sue police officers and their government employers.
The Stunning Triumph of Cost-Cost Analysis
Under President Trump’s executive order, the benefits of new regulations will play no role in regulatory decision-making.
How Transportation Safety Review Can Play a Role in Regulating Law Enforcement
An agency modeled after the federal transportation safety board could promote safety for the public and police.
Reviewing Police Use of Force Through Root Cause Analysis
More agencies are embracing a new kind of review focused on preventing future errors, rather than placing blame.
Regulating the Reasonableness of Police Violence
The legal standard governing police force provides inadequate guidance to police officers and the courts.
The Future of Police Reform Under the Trump Administration
Insights gleaned from past federal enforcement efforts can inform future locally driven improvements.
Measuring the Obama Administration’s Historic Midnight Surge
Scholars model the impact of regulations issued in the final months of the Obama Administration.
Why We Need Encryption Now More Than Ever
Encryption should be seen not only as an essential consumer protection tool, but also as an essential national security tool.
The Future of Occupational Licensing Reform
There has been a massive expansion in the analysis and reform of occupational licensing—a trend to be viewed with dismay.
Potential Legislative Developments in the Regulatory State in 2017
The 115th Congress brings great promise for the Republican agenda, although not all planned reforms will happen overnight.
President Trump’s Regulatory Vision
How the incoming President might shape his strategy in the regulatory sphere.
The Discount Rate for the Social Cost of Carbon
A Trump Administration proposal that would reduce the social cost of carbon relies on an unjustified discount rate.