Public Engagement in Rulemaking
Agencies should work to expand public engagement efforts beyond notice and comment.
Recusal Rules for Administrative Adjudicators
ACUS’s recommendation on recusal could improve federal agency adjudication.
Hurdles in Building Public-Private Partnerships
Guidance from ACUS could help agencies navigate partnerships with the private sector.
Accessing Agency Procedure
The Administrative Conference of the United States recommends greater transparency about agency procedure.
Improving Regulations.gov
Implementing ACUS recommendations would enhance access to rulemaking materials.
Guiding Agencies to Improve Transparency and Efficiency
Scholars analyze ACUS recommendations to improve efficiency, public access, and transparency in agency procedures.
Investigating the Trump Administration
Scholar points to potential challenges facing congressional investigations into the executive branch.
“Remain in Mexico” Policy Remains in Effect for Now
Recent Trump Administration immigration policy survives round one in the courts.
Has the Supreme Court Endorsed the Use of Junk Science in the Administrative State?
A recent Supreme Court decision could allow courts to rely on dubious science.
Which of Trump’s Regulatory Reforms Are Likely to Last?
In its novel effort to bring independent agency regulations under White House oversight, the Trump Administration may have found a lasting legacy.
Combatting Deregulation with Regulatory Horcruxes
Scholar argues that spreading regulatory authority may insulate programs from future deregulatory pressures.
Statutory Clarity and Judicial Review of Regulatory Impact Analysis
Precise statutory language corresponds to better benefit-cost analysis and more consistent judicial review.