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Consistently Inconsistent

Consistently Inconsistent

Two recent Supreme Court decisions present conflicting perspectives on “ghost guns.”

Access to Justice, Deferred and Denied

Access to Justice, Deferred and Denied

The Supreme Court limits judicial remedies and increases deference to executive power in immigration enforcement.

DOGE’s Misguided Abandonment of Evidence

DOGE’s Misguided Abandonment of Evidence

Adopting a chainsaw-based approach to reform undermines the goal of creating a more efficient government.

Shifting the Burden of Dirty Waters

Shifting the Burden of Dirty Waters

A recent Supreme Court decision shifts responsibility for pollution prevention from polluters to EPA.

Nudging Populations Toward Better Health

Nudging Populations Toward Better Health

Kevin Volpp discusses how behavioral health interventions can improve public health outcomes.

The Growing Pains of the No Surprises Act

The Growing Pains of the No Surprises Act

Scholars reflect on the continuing impact of the No Surprises Act.

Expert Officers Under Political Supervision

Expert Officers Under Political Supervision

The Supreme Court validates political control over public health decisions.

VanDerStok and the Ghosts of Gun Deregulation

VanDerStok and the Ghosts of Gun Deregulation

The Supreme Court weighs public safety concerns surrounding ghost guns in recent Second Amendment decision.

Nothing to See Here, Move Along

Nothing to See Here, Move Along

The Supreme Court’s recent unanimous decision on FDA’s tobacco-authorization authority is utterly unremarkable.

Recent E-Cigarette Decision Leaves Unanswered Questions

Recent E-Cigarette Decision Leaves Unanswered Questions

A unanimous Supreme Court instructed the Fifth Circuit to reconsider the harmless error rule for agency action.

It’s Time for Humanity’s Best Exam for AI

It’s Time for Humanity’s Best Exam for AI

Better benchmarks can unlock the social benefits of AI technology.

The Price of Preserving Preventive Services Coverage

The Price of Preserving Preventive Services Coverage

The Supreme Court preserves preventive services coverage but emboldens the HHS Secretary.