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Recent Legislation Reveals President Trump’s Regulatory Approach

Recent Legislation Reveals President Trump’s Regulatory Approach

President Trump’s latest legislative victory reveals an inefficient approach to deregulating markets.

Dismantling Barriers to Police Accountability

Dismantling Barriers to Police Accountability

Scholars discuss regulating to help ensure accountability for police misconduct.

Climate Denialism Dressed Up as Law

Climate Denialism Dressed Up as Law

EPA’s attempts to reinterpret the Clean Air Act are detrimental to fighting climate change.

Will Ignoring the Pro-Veteran Canon Make It Go Away?

Will Ignoring the Pro-Veteran Canon Make It Go Away?

The Supreme Court’s refusal to strengthen protections for veterans will have a lasting impact.

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.