Rebooting America

Amid a pandemic, an economic crisis, and a country fractured by extremism and inequality, Duke Law scholars offer insight and advice to the new administration on the path forward.

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. began his term on Jan. 20th with a flurry of consequential executive orders, legislative proposals, and ambitious goals: to quell a raging pandemic, restart the stalled economy, address climate change, combat racial inequality, and united a country fractured by extremism. As the president and Congress tackle formidable challenges, 10 Duke Law faculty scholars reflect on what can and should be done across a range of pressing issues.

Immigration

Kate Evans

Criminal law

Brandon Garrett

Consumer protection

Sara Sternberg Greene

Financial Regulation

Gina-Gail Fletcher

Administrative law and risk regulation

Jonathan Wiener

Innovation policy

Arti Rai

Foreign relations and international law

Curtis Bradley

International trade

Rachel Brewster

AI and Speech Fall 2023

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Nita Farahany QA on Cognitive Liberty Fall 2023

Q&A: Proposing a right to COGNITIVE LIBERTY Since her new book came out in March, Nita Farahany JD/MA ’04 PhD ’06 has been a frequent presence on the national and international stage, making numerous media appearances and presenting at the World Economic...