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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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Researchers Release Comprehensive Twitter Dataset of False Claims About The 2020 Election
A new report sheds light on how election misinformation spread across Twitter before and after the 2020 election. Insights for the Jan. 6 Committee and beyond from Justin Hendrix.…
The January 6th Hearings: Criminal Evidence Tracker Second Edition
Tracking two federal crimes and one Georgia state crime with evidence presented by the House Select Committee investigating January 6th.
The January 6th Hearings: A Criminal Evidence Tracker
A new public resource that will be updated with every hearing of the January 6 Select Committee. Two federal crimes and one Georgia state crime.
January 6th Intelligence Failure Timeline
The most comprehensive timeline of the intelligence failure preceding the attack on the US Capitol.
“Witnesses with Baggage” — Anticipating the Jan 6 Hearings and Related Investigations
"The reality is that witnesses are often neither heroes nor villains, or maybe they are a little of both."
US Military Support to the Saudi-Led Coalition in Yemen Amid Civilian Toll: Mapping the Connections
A media-human rights investigation shows the US may be ignoring data showing the likelihood that its aid went to units implicated in abuses.
Answering the Supreme Court’s Call for Guidance on the Alien Tort Statute
Proposed Alien Tort Statute Clarification Act would clarify Congress's intent on extraterritorial jurisdiction over violations of laws of nations.
Primer on the Hearings of the January 6th Select Committee
Capsule summaries of key facts and findings to date, and what to look for during the public hearings in June .
How Best to Fund the International Criminal Court
The US won’t be able to join its allies in helping fund the ICC if Congress or Executive Branch earmarks the funds only for Ukraine investigation.
With New Global Fragility Act, US Must Avoid Past Mistakes and Let Haitians Control Their Own Democracy
The GFA "can be an opportunity for the United States to have a better Haiti policy...but seizing this opportunity requires more than rhetoric."
Still at War: The United States in Iraq
There are both benefits and risks to maintaining a U.S. military presence in Iraq.
Biden’s New Counterterrorism Policy in Somalia: Cautions and Unknowns
More information is needed to assess the strategic and legal basis for redeploying U.S. troops to Somalia.