On September 18th, 2025, SDRI co-directors Miriam Seifter and Rob Yablon spoke as panelists on a webinar hosted by Beat Academy. The panel discussed key laws governing federal vs. state powers, the changing scope of executive powers, and best practices for reporting on political issues like these at the state and local levels. Professors Rob Yablon and Miriam Seifter discussed state and federal authority over elections and federal law and limits on federal power over states, respectively.
You can view a recording of the panel here: Beat Academy: The States, Trump and Democracy Webinar