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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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GAO Faults DHS for Failing to Designate Jan. 6 as a Protected Event in Advance of Attack
DHS erroneously considered activities at the Capitol “routine congressional business” and failed to properly consider threat environment, GAO report says.
Course Correction Still Needed on Anti-Torture Obligations
The prohibition on torture is absolute. The government’s commitment to upholding it must be too.
Mark Meadows Timeline: The Chief of Staff and Schemes to Overturn 2020 Election
Meadows was directly involved at major intersections of President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. A detailed timeline of all the publicly available…
Questions for Senators to Ask the Biden Administration at AUMF Hearing
Former State Department lawyer who knows all the ins and outs of authorizations for use of military force offers up questions for Congress to ask witnesses on Tuesday.
Where Was DOJ? Senior Army Officials Describe Costs in Absence of Lead Agency on Jan. 6
Senior U.S. Army officials described costs in absence of lead agency on Jan. 6.
The Top US Diplomat on Arms Control Commits to `Values-Based Security Partnerships’ — Here’s How to Do That
For too long, America’s security cooperation has prioritized short-term, tactical goals over longer-term diplomatic and human rights aims.
Unpacking the DOJ Letters: No “Executive Privilege” for Trump-Era Witnesses on 2020 Election Machinations
The determination clears the way for more evidence, testimony to congressional committees, including on the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Congress, Stop Trying to Sabotage Diplomacy with Iran
Congress should instead focus on ensuring Iran adheres to its commitments pursuant to the robust oversight law it passed in 2015.
Questions the January 6 Select Committee Should Ask Its Witnesses
Dozens of specific questions for the Select Committee to ask, for witnesses to address even if not asked, for journalists to investigate, for the public to use as benchmarks, for…
Jan 6 Select Committee and Social Media Companies: 10 Key Pieces of Information to Subpoena
The Select Committee should request—better yet, subpoena—the following information from social media companies including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Parler, and TikTok.
Expert Backgrounder: The Westfall Act and Representative Brooks’s Speech
Professor Paul Figley, who served as Deputy Director in Torts Branch of Justice Department's Civil Division for fifteen years, explains the legal framework for Swalwell v. Brooks,…
Know Your Rights: Whistleblowers and the January 6th Select Committee
"Existing laws have facilitated some of the most important testimony for congressional investigators in recent times."