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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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…
A friendly critique of the proposed Chesney/Vladeck “middle ground” in the Apple/FBI disputes
Bobby Chesney and Steve Vladeck have published an excellent and provocative post today concerning the recent All Writs Act disputes between the government and Apple. I agree with…
Trump and Torture
Presidential candidate Donald Trump has made headlines with his campaign promise to revive torture as a US government practice. First, with his signature bluster, Trump declared…
ISIL = Genocide, Per Secretary Kerry
Secretary of State John Kerry announced on March 17 that, in his judgment, ISIL is committing genocide against a number of minority groups in Syria and Iraq, including Christians:…