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Tariffs' Far-Reaching Dangers

In this New York Times opinion essay, Professor Michael McConnell weighs in on key constitutional issues relating to President Trump's tariffs — and what he sees as their true dangers.

Court's Tariff Ruling

The president’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs was called into question on May 29, when the U.S. Court of International Trade voided Trump’s IEEPA tariffs. Here, Professor Alan Sykes discusses the tariffs, the court's ruling, and the administration's appeal.

Curbing Environmental Review

The scope of environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act was before the Supreme Court, which issued a unanimous decision on May 29 limiting NEPA's reach. Here, Professor Deborah Sivas explains Seven County, examining agency deference and the broader implications of the ruling.  

Summer Reading Recommendations

Stanford Law faculty members offer up their favorite books for summer reading, with recommendations covering a gamut of genres and tastes.

Public Interest Awards

Members of the Stanford Law community were recognized in May for their contributions to public interest law and pro bono work during the annual Spring Public Interest Awards Reception.
New Stanford Legal Podcast: Professor Anne Joseph O’Connell
From Insight to Action: Advancing Enterprise AI Governance is a free, online program designed to help corporate investors and board members learn more about how AI systems work and best practices for managing and overseeing AI-related risks in a corporate setting. 

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