Kyle Skinner  //  5/29/19  //  Daily Update

The Trump administration will soon intensify its efforts to reverse Obama-era climate change regulations by attacking the science that supports it. The Supreme Court upheld an Indiana law regulating the disposal of fetal remains, effectively punting on a major abortion rights decision. The Court also declined to hear a challenge to a Pennsylvania school district’s policy of allowing students to use the restroom that best aligns with their own gender identity on a case-by-case basis.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Joshua Geltzer and Mary B. McCord detail concerns around William Barr’s authority to declassify American secrets in an article co-published with Just Security and Slate.

• David Kris and Benjamin Wittes argue that Barr’s power may have unintended consequences (Lawfare).

REGULATION

The Trump administration will soon intensify its efforts to reverse Obama-era climate change regulations by attacking the science that supports it (NYT).

DEMOCRACY

Impeachment proceedings could strengthen Congress’ investigatory powers (Just Security).

Fred Wertheimer writes that loopholes allow foreign adversaries to legally interfere with American elections (Just Security).

CIVIL RIGHTS

SCOTUS upheld an Indiana law regulating the disposal of fetal remains, effectively punting on a major abortion rights decision (The Hill). 

SCOTUS also declined to hear a challenge to a Pennsylvania school district’s policy of allowing students to use the restroom that best aligns with their own gender identity on a case-by-case basis (The Hill).

JUSTICE & SAFETY 

Gabor Rona discusses Trump’s recent comments on his willingness to grant pardons to U.S. personnel accused of war crimes (JustSecurity).

• Mikhaila Fogel discusses historical precedent for war crime pardons (Lawfare).

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