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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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Judge Cannon Finds Special Counsel Unconstitutional in Trump Classified Documents Case: What’s Next for Jack Smith?
Judge Aileen Cannon found that Attorney General Merrick Garland had no power to appoint Jack Smith as a special counsel, dismissing the case.
The Supreme Court Seemed to Punt on Social Media and the First Amendment. It Actually Protected Content Moderation.
The NetChoice ruling points to increased oversight by using narrow disclosure laws to shed light on how social media companies operate.
AI Exploitation and Child Sexual Abuse: The Need for Safety by Design
Implementation of “safety by design” would allow the private sector to curb the spread of AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
Welcoming the Persecuted is an American Value
Welcoming people fleeing persecution represents a core value of the United States.
The Just Security Podcast: Presidential Immunity After Trump v. United States
Legal experts Ryan Goodman, Marty Lederman, Mary McCord, and Steve Vladeck unpack what Trump v. United States means for presidential immunity.
Foreign Affairs Deference After Chevron
For foreign relations and national security cases any effects of Chevron's overruling are more likely to be ripples than waves.
Children’s Personal Photos Are Powering AI Exploitation
Children deserve privacy. They deserve to safely learn, grow, and play online, without fear that their identities might be stolen and weaponized against them.
Government Use of AI is Expanding: We Should Hope for the Best but Safeguard Against the Worst
Robust governance over the use of AI in the public sector requires centralized, specialized oversight of decision-making.
The Assange Plea and Press Freedom
Assange's case will cast a long shadow over the most important kinds of journalism, not just in the United States but around the world.
Trump’s Special Counsel Hearings: Judge Appears Concerned Over Jack Smith’s Funding
Key takeaways from Donald Trump's challenges to Special Counsel Jack Smith's authority in the classified documents case.
Can Families of Mass Shooting Victims Hold Social Media Companies Responsible for Violence?
Lawsuits connecting social media companies to mass shootings could hold Silicon Valley titans legally responsible for societal harms.
The Oversight Board Needs Access to Facebook’s Algorithms to do its Job
Meta should cooperate with Board efforts to delve further into algorithms and provide it with access its needs for effective oversight.