Congress
Just Security’s expert authors offer analysis of U.S. Congress’ role in national security, foreign affairs, the rule of law, and rights. Coverage includes analysis and informational resources related to the legislative process, oversight and investigations of the executive branch, and major debates on the separation of powers and Congress’ constitutional role.
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Feinstein-Burr, Encryption, and “The Rule of Law”
There’s a lot to say about the substance of the misguided anti-encryption legislation sponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Richard Burr, which was recently released as a “discussion…
National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, April 18–22
Below is a calendar of congressional hearings on national security matters for this week. Tuesday, April 19 9:30am – Senate Armed Services – Re-appointment and nomination:…
The 9/11 Civil Litigation and the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA)
For lots of readers, I suspect Saturday’s front-page New York Times story by Mark Mazzetti was their first exposure to the ongoing efforts by 9/11 victims and their families…
Recap of Recent Posts at Just Security (April 9–15)
I. Law of Armed Conflict Marty Lederman, Are All “Members” of ISIL Targetable? (Saturday, April 9) Marty Lederman, The Egan Speech and the Bush Doctrine: Imminence, Necessity,…
Here’s What the Burr-Feinstein Anti-Crypto Bill Gets Wrong
The latest Crypto War is being fought on multiple fronts: behind closed doors, in the courts, and now in Congress. On April 13, Sens. Richard Burr (R-NC) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.),…
A New Lawsuit from Microsoft: No More Gag Orders!
Microsoft is once again making headlines via litigation over government’s use of the Stored Communications Act. For the past two years, it was Microsoft’s lawsuit challenging…
National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, April 11–15
Below is a calendar of congressional hearings on national security matters for this week. Tuesday, April 12 10:00am – Senate Finance – Cybersecurity and Protecting Taxpayer…
Military Justice and Its Reform
Congress is examining a significant Obama administration legislative proposal concerning military justice. The proposal provides an occasion to think not only about what ought…
National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, April 4–8
Below is a calendar of congressional hearings on national security matters for this week. It’s a slow week in Congress; the House is out of session. Monday, April 4 5:30pm –…
Surveillance Oversight Should Be President-Proof, But We’re Still a Long Way Off
Last week, at an event co-hosted by Just Security and NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice, the NSA’s Civil Liberties and Privacy Director Rebecca Richards dropped the ball. When…
Frank and Candid Conversations About Human Rights in Cuba
Yesterday was an historic day for US-Cuba relations. President Obama and almost 40 members of Congress, including both Republicans and Democrats, traveled to Havana for an unprecedented…
National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, March 21–25
Below is a calendar of congressional hearings on national security matters for this week. It’s a slow week in Congress; the Senate is out of session. Tuesday, March 22 10:00am…