No Independence? No Need
The agency tasked with protecting federal employees, including whistleblowers, should be abolished.
Independent Regulation of Consumer Product Safety
Weakening the independence of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission puts the public welfare at risk.
Stripping Agency Independence Has Condemned Americans to Death
Undermining the independence of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission will endanger American lives.
Standing Up for the Independence of the NLRB
Attacks on the National Labor Relations Board’s leaders undermine their work and independence.
In Support of Bipartisan Leadership at Independent Agencies
Bipartisan leadership safeguards both the process and purpose of independent agencies.
What Humphrey’s Legacy Protects
Overturning the precedent that protects FTC independence would invite corruption and public distrust.
In Defense of Regulatory Independence
Leaders from independent agencies discuss the implications of undermining for-cause protections for regulatory officials.
The End of an Era of Regulatory Independence?
A Penn Program on Regulation panel brings together leaders from independent agencies to discuss the implications of presidential actions taken to remove them.
The Unbearable Lightness of the Unitary Executive Theory
A Supreme Court that embraces a powerful executive could aid President Trump’s efforts to eliminate agency independence.
Dictatorship and Accountability
A recent Trump executive order unlawfully undermines the authority of independent agencies.
Toward a “Unitary Executive” Vision of Article II?
The Supreme Court relied on misleading arguments and revisionist history to strike down the CFPB’s structure.
Recruiting and Hiring Agency Attorneys
ACUS recommendations seek to improve the processes for hiring government lawyers.