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Campaign Finance Law After Citizens United
The Supreme Court's 2010 decision in Citizens United v. FEC fundamentally transformed American campaign finance law. By holding that the government cannot restrict independent political expenditures b…
Federal Administrative Law: How Agencies Make Rules
Federal administrative agencies issue thousands of rules each year that have the force of law — often with more practical impact on daily life than the statutes Congress enacts. Understanding how agen…
Redistricting and Gerrymandering: How District Maps Shape Elections
Every ten years, following the U.S. Census, congressional and state legislative districts are redrawn to reflect population changes. This redistricting process has enormous consequences for electoral …
Federal Judicial Nominations: How Courts Get Shaped for Decades
Federal judges serve during good behavior — which in practice means lifetime tenure. A single presidential term's judicial appointments can shape the direction …