Why Cabinet Secretaries Should Not Threaten Members of Congress
Basic principles of American government limit the political role of administrative agencies in legislative debates.
Structural Reforms to Improve Cost-Benefit Analyses of Financial Regulation
Independent agencies should mirror executive branch practices to overcome judicial scrutiny.
Supreme Court Raises the Bar for Students with Disabilities
Court unanimously revises its approach to students’ individualized education plans.
Restricting Race-Conscious Redistricting
Two decisions by the Supreme Court impose new limits on racial redistricting.
Equal Footing as Equal Protection
Supreme Court holds that states cannot adopt rules disfavoring arbitration agreements.
Mulvaney Is Right to Call for More Money for OMB
Expanding a White House office could help shrink the whole federal government.
The First Amendment Protects Offensive Trademarks
Supreme Court holds that government cannot discriminate against offensive trademarks.
The Dangers of Formulaic Deregulation
Executive Order 13,771 could lead to incidents like the Grenfell Tower fire in the United States.
An Empirical Analysis of the Establishment of Independent Agencies
A divided government may not fully explain the creation of agencies not directly controllable by the President.
Solar Panels on a Border Wall
Economic, environmental, and policy considerations underlie the President’s “solar wall” proposal.
Constructively Improving Railroad Regulations
Rail safety can be improved by realigning industry and regulatory goals.
Voter Data Request Is Illegal, Not Just Controversial
The Trump Administration’s information request violates a longstanding federal law.