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A Tumultuous Year for Transgender Service Members

A Tumultuous Year for Transgender Service Members

President Trump brought uncertainty to military transgender recruitment in 2017.

Federal Court Approves “Ballot Selfie” Prohibition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Restricting Race-Conscious Redistricting

Two decisions by the Supreme Court impose new limits on racial redistricting.