Rights

Obama-Era Education Regulations Targeted for Reform

Obama-Era Education Regulations Targeted for Reform

Conservative legal group urges change to education regulations adopted under the previous Administration.

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 Dangerous Consequences of Repealing the CFPB’s Arbitration Rule

The Dangerous Consequences of Repealing the CFPB’s Arbitration Rule

Without the possibility of class action lawsuits, consumers are now more vulnerable to corporate fraud.

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.

How Can We Reveal Bias in Computer Algorithms?

How Can We Reveal Bias in Computer Algorithms?

A legal scholar and a computer scientist explored how to limit machine learning biases.

Should Robots Make Law?

Should Robots Make Law?

Workshop evaluated benefits and challenges of delegating government decision-making to computers.

Machine Learning’s Implications for Fairness and Justice

Machine Learning’s Implications for Fairness and Justice

Penn professors grapple with balancing efficiency and equality of government algorithms.

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.

Broadening Access to Postsecondary Education

Broadening Access to Postsecondary Education

A recent New York City initiative attempts to remove barriers to higher education.

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.

The FTC and Net Neutrality’s Plan B

The FTC and Net Neutrality’s Plan B

Would the FTC be an effective body for regulating Internet openness?