The King (Presumptively) May Do No Wrong
In Trump v. United States, the Supreme Court has expanded executive power and elevated the President above the law.
Silver Linings Shutdown
Distinguished lecture at Penn Law offers hope that the long shutdown of the federal government in early 2019 will lead to positive reforms.
Can the President Modify a Monument?
Scholar argues that only Congress has the power to modify a National Monument.
EPA Will Say Anything to Avoid Addressing Climate Change
New carbon rule is entirely at odds with Trump Administration’s earlier rhetoric on the Clean Power Plan.
Cost-Benefit Analysis According to the Trump Administration
Scholar argues that the Trump Administration has discredited cost-benefit analysis.
The Supreme Court Holds the Line on Truth over Pretext
The unprecedented deference conferred by Department of Commerce v. New York sets the tone for cases to come.
Will the Affordable Care Act Die by Non-Enforcement?
U.S. cities file suit to force the Trump Administration to keep Obamacare alive.
Scrapping Electric Car Tax Credits
President Trump’s 2020 budget seeks to eliminate tax credits for electric vehicles.
Investigating the Trump Administration
Scholar points to potential challenges facing congressional investigations into the executive branch.
What President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda Gets Wrong
The Administration’s goal of “streamlining” infrastructure review is fundamentally misguided.
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.