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The Constitutionality of Federal Regulation in Indian Country

The Constitutionality of Federal Regulation in Indian Country

A recent Supreme Court decision challenges centuries of congressional regulatory authority over native nations.

Wall Street’s Favorite Four-Letter Word

Wall Street’s Favorite Four-Letter Word

The stock market is excited about SPACs, but regulators worry they could harm retail investors.

Critical Race Theory and the Trust Responsibility

Critical Race Theory and the Trust Responsibility

Critical race theory training is essential for fulfilling the U.S. government’s moral and fiduciary obligation to Tribes.

To Democratize Regulation, Reform Regulatory Analysis

To Democratize Regulation, Reform Regulatory Analysis

Regulators must incorporate public values into their cost-benefit analyses.

Tribal Regulatory Authority to Combat Climate Change

Tribal Regulatory Authority to Combat Climate Change

If the U.S. Congress fails to act on climate change, it should empower Indian tribes to protect their members.

Facing Bias in Facial Recognition Technology

Facing Bias in Facial Recognition Technology

Experts advocate robust regulation of facial recognition technology to reduce discriminatory outcomes.

Electricity Problems Are Bigger in Texas

Electricity Problems Are Bigger in Texas

Despite historic power vulnerability, state regulators failed to prepare for the winter storm of the century.

The Most Significant Indian Law Decision in a Century

The Most Significant Indian Law Decision in a Century

A recent Supreme Court decision will have major implications for regulatory authority over tribal land in Oklahoma.

Reviving the Power of the FTC

Reviving the Power of the FTC

High-level officials within the FTC call for the return of a key enforcement authority.

The Tribal COVID-19 Response

The Tribal COVID-19 Response

Native communities have responded to the pandemic in fast-moving, expertise-driven, and innovative ways.

The Legacy of Federal Control in Indian Country

The Legacy of Federal Control in Indian Country

Promoting Native environmental regulation requires confronting historically fraught federal-tribal relationships.

Supreme Court Reinstates Barriers to Abortion by Telemedicine

Supreme Court Reinstates Barriers to Abortion by Telemedicine

The Court requires in-person visits for patients seeking medication abortion despite the risks of COVID-19.