New on @SSRN, "Reconstructing Section 1983," forthcoming @NotreDameLRev. I argue that section 1983 originally relied on state-law causes of action, examine what that looks like today, and explain why courts should return to the original understanding. https://t.co/duNYn3QHXs

New (little) paper: Federal courts aren’t supposed to engage in “abstract review” of government policies, but something like it is happening in district courts anyway. If that’s a problem, maybe try one of these off-the-wall proposals to centralize abstract review. Link below.

Excited to have @pjaicomo come visit Provo and speak to our amazing students at @BYULaw!

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who took part in today’s Second Annual Research Fellows Conference. It was a day well spent—full of thoughtful scholarship, insightful discussion, and generous feedback. Thank you to all scholars for making this year’s gathering such a success.

Our Research Fellows Conference is now in session. Throughout the day, selected Fellows are sharing works in progress — from book proposals to law review articles — and receiving in-depth feedback from leading scholars in the field. We’re gratified to see such vibrant

Really looking forward to this Research Fellows conference tomorrow that our Georgetown Center for the Constitution is hosting. I get to catch up with some of my favorite scholars, and I'm looking forward to lots of engaging discussions. Very grateful to our exceptional research

Launched in 2024 by Faculty Co-Director Professor Stephanie Barclay, our Center’s Research Fellows Program supports early-career academics to advance their work towards publication with feedback from senior scholars and a robust scholarly network. This Friday, 6 of our 28

10/21, Noon: BYU @FedSoc Debate with Tyler Lindley on Section 1983 Next, I'm in in Provo, UT, to have a friendly debate with @BYULaw Prof. @tylerblindley on the original meaning of 42 U.S.C. 1983–America's premier civil rights statute. (I'm hoping to get some fry sauce.)

It was an honor to join such distinguished scholars in commenting on @MarcODeGirolami's fantastic new book manuscript!

The book workshop is now underway, featuring Professor Marc DeGirolami’s The Constitution of Practice: On Law & Tradition. We’re hearing remarkable commentary and insights from our participants. Thank you to everyone joining us and contributing to this rich conversation.

We’re thrilled to kick off our second book workshop, featuring Professor Marc DeGirolami’s forthcoming book, The Constitution of Practice: On Law & Tradition. Tomorrow, scholars will gather at Georgetown Law to offer commentary and engage in thoughtful dialogue on this important

And @creelanejones and I published an op-ed length version of our arguments in @bloomberglaw earlier this year. https://t.co/grC6ZmbYXX

You can read the whole thing here: https://t.co/DFYw0dfwo6

Our findings offer context for those who support the President's indefeasible removal power and those who do not--with removal protections, the President is legally prevented from removing officers precisely when one side stands to gain a partisan advantage from doing so.4/

agencies whose mission or independence are subject to sharp partisan disagreement. These conditions have increased in recent years, resulting in more pressure on statutory removal restrictions precisely when the Supreme Court is poised to rule on their constitutionality. 3/

stop the President from removing officers. We find that historically the statutory restrictions have not done very much (rather, sub-statutory norms protect officers). However, the statutory restrictions do come into play when those norms breakdown, particularly concerning 2/

"Testing the Independence Hypothesis," with @creelanejones and Thomas Smith is now live in the @AdLawReview! The Supreme Court will hear this term a challenge to President Trump's firing of FTC Commissioners--this study analyzes when statutory removal restrictions actually 1/

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Final reminder to submit your papers (at any stage) to the Rocky Mountain Junior Scholars Forum by tonight! Link below:

Reminder that paper submissions are due next Monday, September 15, for the Rocky Mountain Junior Scholars Forum! We'd love to see you at @BYULaw this October!

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