Challenges of the Administrative State and Efforts for Reform

The chapter delves into the impact of the administrative state on liberty and democracy, highlighting concerns about the overreach of bureaucratic power. It discusses the mission of the New Civil Liberties Alliance in combatting threats posed by the administrative state and emphasizes the need for reform to restore legislative responsibilities to Congress. The conversation also explores the debate around deference doctrines in administrative law and the implications for agency power in interpreting statutes and rules.