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Service Animals at 30,000 Feet

Service Animals at 30,000 Feet

A federal rule finalized under the Trump Administration allows airlines to narrow the use of animals as a disability accommodation on flights.

Paying College Athletes

Paying College Athletes

Regulatory reforms may provide student athletes with financial opportunities beyond scholarships.

When Courts Play God, Whose Religion Matters?

When Courts Play God, Whose Religion Matters?

A religious freedom law invoked by conservative groups may also protect progressive causes.

The Future of the Abortion Pill

The Future of the Abortion Pill

FDA’s regulation of medication abortion must be guided by science, not politics.

What Will Happen to DACA?

What Will Happen to DACA?

After the Supreme Court spares key immigration initiative, Dreamers may face their greatest threat yet.

Americans Need a Stronger Safety Net, Not Just Stimulus Checks

Americans Need a Stronger Safety Net, Not Just Stimulus Checks

COVID-19 reveals the need for sweeping U.S. welfare reform to help low-income and struggling individuals.

The Struggle for Voting Rights in Georgia

The Struggle for Voting Rights in Georgia

Voters, lawyers, and activists continue to fight for voting rights in the Peach State.

Clergy and COVID-19

Clergy and COVID-19

A federal agency resolves religious discrimination complaints about restrictions on clergy hospital visits.

Requiring Courts to Believe Noncitizens

Requiring Courts to Believe Noncitizens

The Supreme Court will decide whether federal courts are required to presume the credibility of noncitizens.

DHS Biometrics Proposal Lacks Transparency and Other Safeguards

DHS Biometrics Proposal Lacks Transparency and Other Safeguards

DHS must exercise greater transparency about the use, testing, and disposal of biometric information collected in the immigration context.

Cyberbullying and the Limits of Free Speech

Cyberbullying and the Limits of Free Speech

Schools and policymakers confront balancing the protection of cyberbullying victims with free speech.

How Immigration Restrictions Harm U.S. Citizens, Too

How Immigration Restrictions Harm U.S. Citizens, Too

Restrictions on immigration actually end up harming native-born Americans.