Rights

The Memo That Rewrites Seventy Years of Immigration Law

The Memo That Rewrites Seventy Years of Immigration Law

A new agency memo could endanger noncitizens’ ability to apply for and obtain citizenship.

The Fight for the Future of Birthright Citizenship

The Fight for the Future of Birthright Citizenship

Battles over the meaning of the Citizenship Clause will continue to rage, with the Supreme Court at its center.

The Supreme Court Green Lights TPS Terminations for Haiti and Syria

The Supreme Court Green Lights TPS Terminations for Haiti and Syria

A sweeping ruling on temporary protected status tests judicial review, directly impacting thousands.

Unanswered Questions After the Court’s Birthright Citizenship Decision

Unanswered Questions After the Court’s Birthright Citizenship Decision

The Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship leaves questions on presidential and judicial power.

A Voting Rights Catastrophe

A Voting Rights Catastrophe

In Callais, the Supreme Court guts the remainder of the Voting Rights Act.

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.

Supreme Court to Review a Private Property Gun Ban

Supreme Court to Review a Private Property Gun Ban

A pending case may clarify what kinds of historic laws can justify modern gun regulations.

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.

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.

New and Growing Challenges to Women’s Freedom of Association

New and Growing Challenges to Women’s Freedom of Association

The United Nations’ upcoming comment on the freedom of association must recognize risks unique to women.

Building Institutions’ Capacity to Support Children

Building Institutions’ Capacity to Support Children

A new framework would help to protect children’s interests in the policymaking process.