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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DHS IG Cuffari’s Actions Exhibit Clear Pattern: Unwillingness or Inability to Meet the Mission
President Biden may be tempted to let the inspector general community police their own, but that might tacitly approve inferior performance.
Declaring a Climate Emergency Won’t Save the Planet — Energy Security Could
The Biden administration should shift messaging on climate change by sharpening the focus on economic gains and national security.
Top Experts Raise Questions Regarding Legal Basis of Zawahiri Strike
A note from co-editors-in-chief Tess Bridgeman and Ryan Goodman: Although Just Security is on hiatus this week, we wanted to be sure to examine and reflect on the U.S. airstrike…
The Biden Administration’s Senseless Opposition to Congress’s Effort to Prevent Abusive National Guard Deployments
Section 516 of the NDAA is a commonsense reform that would prevent a president from borrowing the National Guard of a political ally to use it as a domestic police force in an…
Highlights from the Criminal Evidence Tracker’s Reports on Seven Hearings by the January 6th Committee
A compendium of what each major witness said during the January 6th Hearings of relevance to two federal crimes and one state (Georgia) crime.
The Easiest Case for the Prosecution: Trump’s Aiding and Abetting Unlawful Occupation of the Capitol
Albert W. Alschuler, Julius Kreeger Professor of Criminal Law Emeritus at Univ of Chicago, writes about the failure to respond to takeover of U.S. Capitol.
8 Top Experts on Strength of Dominion Suing Trump for Defamation, If It Wants To
"Almost every expert said a defamation suit brought by Dominion against Trump would be very strong."
The January 6th Hearings: Criminal Evidence Tracker Seventh Edition
Tracking two federal crimes and one Georgia state crime with evidence presented by the House Select Committee investigating January 6th.
US Democracy’s Survival Requires a More Powerful Response to January 6th
Team Trump's shocking efforts to manipulate government institutions to overturn the 2020 election results echo despots abroad.
In Support of Sunsets: Easy Yes Votes on AUMF Reform
Congress and the Biden administration should support inclusion of a reauthorization requirement in any new authorization for use of military force.
The Biden Administration’s Options for Responding to Abbott’s Unconstitutional Border Enforcement Executive Order
The Texas governor has invoked war powers to respond to migrant arrivals at the border - potentially usurping federal prerogatives.
Strongest Evidence of Guilt: Chart Tracking Trump’s Knowledge and Intent in Efforts to Overturn the Election
Key facts — concerning President Trump’s knowledge and beliefs when trying to overturn the election — based on Jan 6 hearings.