Addressing the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Indigenous women are dual victims of violent crimes and federal policies that fail to mitigate the crisis.
Religious Freedom on Death Row
A recent U.S. Supreme Court case highlights death row inmates’ contested religious rights at executions.
Arguments Against a “Statutory Second Amendment”
Scholar argues that state laws preempting local gun regulation hinder progress.
Drawing the Line with Gerrymandering
Experts discuss the regulation of partisan and racial gerrymandering.
Crisis Pregnancy Centers, State-Funded Harm, and State-Based Solutions
As the Supreme Court evaluates abortion laws, states should bolster reproductive rights and better regulate CPCs.
Reforming Health Care for Patients in Prison
Scholars discuss the lack of uniform standards for health care provided behind bars.
Criminalizing Pregnancy Loss
Laws that impose criminal penalties for pregnancy loss regulate the conduct of pregnant people.
New Public Access to Court Records
The Supreme Court of Oklahoma allows access to records as a matter of public policy.
Algorithmic Safeguards For the People and By the People
The White House seeks public input on a “bill of rights for an automated society.”
The Biden-Harris Administration’s Racial Equity Efforts
Although much more work remains, the current Administration has made historic progress in advancing equity.
The APA’s Antidiscrimination Failure
Scholars explain how courts have interpreted the Administrative Procedure Act to overlook racial discrimination.
Algorithmic Decisions and Their Human Consequences
A Federal Trade Commissioner urges the agency to take action to prevent bias in computer algorithms.