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Rules for the Rule-Makers

Rules for the Rule-Makers

ACUS releases a recommendation for how agencies should regulate their rulemaking procedures.

Reining in Immigration Adjudicators

Reining in Immigration Adjudicators

Two scholars argue that immigration adjudication should no longer be afforded Chevron deference.

Rethinking Discretionary Bid Protests

Rethinking Discretionary Bid Protests

Bid challenges are effective management tools, not just administrative attacks.

Macaroni and Cheese with a Side of Regulation

Macaroni and Cheese with a Side of Regulation

FDA faces mounting pressure from advocacy groups claiming a high chemical content in macaroni and cheese.

Using Artificial Intelligence in Administrative Agencies

Using Artificial Intelligence in Administrative Agencies

ACUS issues a statement to help agencies make more informed decisions about artificial intelligence.

Calling It Quits on Oil and Gas Leases

Calling It Quits on Oil and Gas Leases

Scholars argue that the Interior Secretary has authority to terminate fossil fuel leases on public lands.

Publication of Policies Governing Agency Adjudicators

Publication of Policies Governing Agency Adjudicators

To enhance transparency, agencies should publish information about adjudicators on their websites.

Risk Regulation and Brazil’s Battle Against COVID-19

Risk Regulation and Brazil’s Battle Against COVID-19

Science is vital for effective risk governance but so too is public engagement.

Transparency and Privacy in Public Rulemaking Dockets

Transparency and Privacy in Public Rulemaking Dockets

A new ACUS recommendation seeks to balance transparency with privacy when agencies disclose rulemaking comments.

Improving the Accessibility and Transparency of Administrative Programs

Improving the Accessibility and Transparency of Administrative Programs

The Administrative Conference issues recommendations to enhance fairness and transparency in administrative government.

Promoting Justice in Credit Markets

Promoting Justice in Credit Markets

Scholar recommends that regulators incorporate principles of distributive justice into credit markets.

Rescinding the Muslim Ban Is Not Enough

Rescinding the Muslim Ban Is Not Enough

Muslims and activists call on President Biden to protect Muslims against discriminatory federal practices.