Trump Administration

The Constitution Does Not Prohibit Environmental Justice

The Constitution Does Not Prohibit Environmental Justice

A changing equal protection landscape does not change the legality of environmental justice initiatives.

Nuclear Regulatory Policy and Presidential Power

Nuclear Regulatory Policy and Presidential Power

The Administration’s approach to Nuclear Regulatory Commission policy reflects its plan for other agencies.

Government Ethics in Calamity

Government Ethics in Calamity

Walter Shaub reviews the state of federal government ethics and challenges to government accountability.

The Limits of Presidential Power Over Public Lands

The Limits of Presidential Power Over Public Lands

Scholars examine the legal limits on presidential power to reduce protections for federal lands and waters.

Rebuilding the U.S. Regulatory System

Rebuilding the U.S. Regulatory System

Experts map out reforms for reforming the U.S. regulatory system in the coming years.

Presidential Supremacy Threatens Economic Stability

Presidential Supremacy Threatens Economic Stability

Experts warn that presidential control over agency independence may have negative impacts on the U.S. economy.

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.

Antitrust as Anti-Oligarch Policy

Antitrust as Anti-Oligarch Policy

State lawmakers should rebuild competition law with clear rules to curb corporate power.

Misframing the Trump-Era Appropriations Battles

Misframing the Trump-Era Appropriations Battles

Appropriations should serve as substantive limits on executive power.

Rolling Back Fuel Economy Standards Would Be a Costly Mistake

Rolling Back Fuel Economy Standards Would Be a Costly Mistake

The Trump Administration has overlooked the historical benefits of automotive fuel efficiency standards.

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.

Restricting Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

Restricting Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

Scholars discuss the legal implications of gender-affirming care restrictions for transgender minors.