On Key Issues, Judge Gorsuch Is Pro-Presidential Power

3/20/17  //  In-Depth Analysis

Although Judge Gorsuch is often described as "good" for the separation of powers, on key issues he is a formalist and would take a decisively pro-presidential view.

Leah Litman

Michigan Law School

The CBO-CBA Analogy, or What Wonks Could Learn from Each Other

3/17/17  //  In-Depth Analysis

Republican criticism of CBO's report on the American Health Care Act echoes long-standing criticism of cost-benefit analysis at OIRA. There are lessons to be learned here.

Jennifer Nou

University of Chicago Law School

See You In Court 2.0

3/16/17  //  In-Depth Analysis

Last night, a federal judge in Hawaii blocked Trump's revised entry ban. Here is a detailed analysis of its decision and an assessment of what likely will happen next in that litigation.

Leah Litman

Michigan Law School

Constitutional Hurdles for Concealed Carry Reciprocity

3/16/17  //  In-Depth Analysis

President Trump favors federal legislation requiring states to recognize concealed carry licenses issued by other states. But that policy rests on shaky constitutional foundations.

Joseph Blocher

Duke Law School