Bryn Hines

Qualified Immunity as Gun Control

Qualified Immunity as Gun Control

Scholars argue that qualified immunity could shield officers who confiscate guns from dangerous individuals from liability.

The Right to Self-Shelter

The Right to Self-Shelter

Scholar argues that unhoused individuals should have the right to decide whether to use government shelter.

Harnessing AI to Combat Climate Change

Harnessing AI to Combat Climate Change

At a Penn Program on Regulation workshop, Cass Sunstein explains how AI can help consumers make climate-friendly choices.

Will Students for Fair Admissions End Affirmative Action?

Will Students for Fair Admissions End Affirmative Action?

Scholars predict that colleges may continue affirmative action practices despite contrary Supreme Court decision.

Affordable Housing is Climate-Friendly Housing

Affordable Housing is Climate-Friendly Housing

States should prohibit local zoning ordinances that bar affordable, climate-friendly housing.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies former President Trump from the state’s primary ballot, the FTC and Justice Department issue new Merger Guidelines, and more…

Farming for Renewable Energy

Farming for Renewable Energy

Scholars call for the development of solar energy on agricultural land.

Private Enforcement of Corporate Climate Pledges

Private Enforcement of Corporate Climate Pledges

Scholars propose a new means of holding corporations accountable for emissions reduction pledges.

Could West Virginia v. EPA Strengthen State Climate Laws?

Could West Virginia v. EPA Strengthen State Climate Laws?

Scholars argue that a recent Supreme Court decision may bolster state climate lawsuits.

Week in Review

Week in Review

A federal judge blocks Idaho from prosecuting doctors for abortion referrals, the Biden Administration proposes a new rule to modernize environmental permitting, and more…

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Biden requires agencies to explain rulemaking, a California judge blocks an asylum rule, and more…

The Changing State of Administrative Law

The Changing State of Administrative Law

Sally Katzen, former OIRA Administrator, comments on recent Supreme Court changes to administrative law.