A Tumultuous Year for Transgender Service Members
President Trump brought uncertainty to military transgender recruitment in 2017.
Federal Court Approves “Ballot Selfie” Prohibition
New York law banning photos of voters with their ballots survives constitutional scrutiny.
The Ideological Battle Over Regulating Paid Family Leave
Debate about paid family leave revolves around three very different proposals.
Do-It-Yourself for the Legal Industry
Scholar argues that low-income litigants can benefit from self-help resources.
Revisiting Deference to Agencies in Criminal Deportation Cases
Scholar argues against using agency interpretations of immigration law in criminal deportation cases.
Seattle’s New Housing Ordinance Will Give Ex-Offenders a Fair Chance
Local law will prevent landlords from screening tenants based on their criminal history.
The Battle Over the Military’s Transgender Policy Is Far from Over
A federal court temporarily blocks the White House transgender ban, but the need for a watchful eye remains.
Regulating the Family by Regulating Labor
Scholar argues that U.S. labor regulation historically has been grounded in gendered assumptions about families.
Envisioning an Anti-Animal Cruelty Agency
Scholars propose a new federal agency to reduce abuse of agricultural animals.
Trump’s Proposed Transgender Ban Breaks Faith with Service Members
President Trump’s transgender ban for the military is misguided and potentially illegal.
Do Occupational Licenses Exacerbate the Prison-to-Poverty Pipeline?
Expert argues that occupational licensing reform will unlock the economic potential of former prisoners.
Restricting Race-Conscious Redistricting
Two decisions by the Supreme Court impose new limits on racial redistricting.