A Constitutional Defense of the Administrative State
A new theory of administrative separation of powers protects modern government from its challengers.
Administrative Constitutionalism’s Lessons
The administrative state can teach us about the Constitution’s guarantee of liberty and separation of powers.
Constitutional Questions and the Administrative State
Scholars explore questions about how agencies shape and are shaped by the U.S. Constitution.
Interpretive Rules in Practice
A new ACUS recommendation on interpretive rules largely aligns with a prior one on policy statements.
The Future of Administrative Law Judge Selection
ACUS sets out new recommendations for agency hiring of ALJs.
Prioritizing Accessibility and Clarity in Agency Actions
Scholars analyze ACUS recommendations addressing public access to guidance, ALJ hiring procedures, and interpretive rules.
A Proposal to Help Congress Enact Civil Service Reforms
Congress and the White House should bring scholars together to craft a bipartisan solution to civil service challenges.
Improving Patient Safety for Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Researchers argue that safety efforts have lagged for inpatient psychiatric care.
Using Machine Learning to Improve the U.S. Government
Governmental use of artificial intelligence can fit well within existing administrative law constraints.
Administrative Law Essay Competition Winners
Two essays by student winners of a Penn Law essay competition describe important regulatory developments.
Judicial Deference to Agencies’ Decisions in Brazil and the United States
American doctrines of judicial review may provide useful models for Brazilian courts.