Short films offering insights into how various regulatory policies impact the lives of Americans.
May 14, 2025
This Regulatory Transparency Project’s latest short film revisits American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Fearless Fund, a case challenging a race-based grant program under Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
Watch this videoMarch 6, 2025
In March 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced a climate disclosure rule requiring publicly traded companies to report on how climate change affects their business. Is this regulation a critical step toward corporate transparency and climate accountability, or does it place an undue burden on businesses, slowing innovation and increasing compliance costs?
Watch this videoMarch 5, 2025
In March 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced a climate disclosure rule requiring publicly traded companies to…
Watch this videoOctober 9, 2024
Invisible forces shape the world around us. Rules and regulations determine everything from the cars we drive to the medical treatments we receive, influencing how we build our future.
Watch this videoMarch 26, 2024
The success of TARP is still debated today by experts on both sides of the issue. Did TARP save the economy, or was it an excessive government intervention?
Watch this videoJanuary 30, 2024
This documentary explores the historical evolution of worker classification, tracking the changes in the DOL’s rules during both the Trump and Biden administrations and examining different actions at the state level.
Watch this videoNovember 3, 2023
In episode four of the “Regulation and Red Tape ” series, experts provide an exposition of corporate tax inversions, spotlighting Pfizer’s case, and raise pivotal questions concerning the balance of powers when time-sensitive policy matters are at stake.
Watch this videoSeptember 29, 2023
Have you ever received a notice from the government that you violated a rule that you didn’t know about?
In the 1990’s, the Boucher family removed nine trees from their property as an attempt to mitigate the buildup of trash and dumping on their land. This action triggered a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) investigation suspecting environmental damage. Consequently, the Bouchers lost eligibility for USDA benefits, including “Swampbuster” provisions. In Boucher vs. USDA, the government grapples with balancing natural resource protection and individual liberties. This case underscores the long and painstaking nature of government processes, emphasizing the time and diligence often required for justice and good governance.
In the third episode of “Regulation and Red Tape,” experts highlight the broader implications of Boucher vs. USDA and consider the balance between regulatory enforcement and individual rights.
Watch this videoSeptember 15, 2023
At what point can Americans go to court to defend themselves against agency enforcement action?
This crucial question arose for the Sackett family when they embarked on the initial stages of constructing their home near Priest Lake, Idaho. EPA agents arrived on their property and asserted that it was a federally protected wetland. The EPA subsequently issued a compliance order that would subject the Sacketts to a fine of $37,500 a day. What followed was years of legal battles between the Sackett family and the EPA, culminating in two pivotal Supreme Court decisions.
In the second episode of the “Regulation and Red Tape” series, experts delve into the story of the Sackett family, their experience with the EPA, and the due process questions raised by the story.
Watch this videoSeptember 1, 2023
Since the 19th century, the United States government has intervened to combat the growth of monopolies in our economy. The…
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