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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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National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, October 5–9
Below is a calendar of congressional hearings on national security matters for this week. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 9:30am – Senate Armed Services – The Situation in Afghanistan…
Congressional Due Process Failure: A Benghazi Example
The consequences of congressional scrutiny can be profound for the subjects of lawmakers’ investigations, yet the second Congress calls, almost none of the safeguards of the…
The Bass-Ackwards Detainee Transfer Provision in the FY2016 NDAA
There’s a lot to say about the 1,915-page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016 that was unveiled yesterday by the House and Senate Armed Services…
The AUMF, ISIL, and… FOIA?
Earlier today on Twitter, USA Today‘s Brad Heath posted the key paragraphs from DOJ’s denial of his FOIA request for any OLC memos relating to the applicability of…
A Proposal to Improve Foreign Law Enforcement Access to US-Held Data
In my last post, I reviewed a number of proposals to reform the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). These proposals are aimed at delimiting law enforcement access to…
National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, September 28–October 2
Below is a calendar of congressional hearings on national security matters for this week. Tuesday, September 29, 2015 9:30am – Senate Armed Services – United States Cybersecurity…
The US-China Cyber Agreement: What’s In and What’s Out
This post is the latest installment of our “Monday Reflections” feature, in which a different Just Security editor examines the big stories from the previous week or looks…
Six National Security Questions Presidential Candidates Should Have To Answer
A lot of ink has already been spilled on Carly Fiorina’s … strange … focus in last week’s Republican debate on expanding the (already massive) Sixth Fleet as one of the…
National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, September 21–25
It’s a slow week in Congress. The House is out of session and many members are conducting business in their home districts. Below is a calendar of congressional hearings…
Chris Soghoian on Collaboration Between Lawyers, Technologists, and Policymakers
As faithful readers of our site are hopefully aware, Just Security will be celebrating its second anniversary on Monday with an event dedicated to exploring one of the most important…
ECPA Reform: A Primer
Last week, the Second Circuit heard oral argument in the Microsoft Ireland case (transcript). The dispute raises a number of pressing questions about the Electronic Communications…
National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, September 14–18
Below is a calendar of congressional hearings on national security matters for this week. Tuesday, September 15, 2015 2:30pm – Senate Intelligence – Briefing: Intelligence…