Courts & Litigation
Just Security’s expert authors offer analysis and informational resources on key litigation impacting national security, rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Our content spans domestic and international litigation, from cases at the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, and other international and regional tribunals, to those in U.S. courts involving executive branch actions, transnational litigation, and more.
2,844 Articles
Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive
A catalog of over 100 articles (many with Ukrainian translations) on the Russia Ukraine War -- law, diplomacy, policy options, and more.
Just Security’s Israel-Hamas War Archive
Just Security's collection of more than 110 articles covering the Israel-Hamas War and its diplomatic, legal, and humanitarian consequences.
Collection: Just Security’s Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions
Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates.
Just Security’s Climate Archive
A catalog of articles analyzing the diplomatic, political, legal, security, and humanitarian consequences of the international climate crisis.
Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
A public resource tracking all the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.
Unlocking Justice: A Policy Roadmap for Victims of Spyware
To introduce accountability for cyberattacks, Congress should make it clear that U.S. courts are the right venue for spyware cases.
The APA Authorizes “Universal” Stays of Agency Action Under 5 U.S.C. § 705
For litigants seeking to move quickly against unlawful executive action, Section 705 of the Administrative Procedure Act should be a powerful tool.
Embracing the Purely Adjudicatory Administrative Agency: The Case for a Labor Court
The recent decision in SpaceX v. NLRB, finding the Board’s structure unconstitutional, heightens the urgency for those litigating like cases to reconsider their approach.
Discovery in U.S. Spyware Litigation: A Double-Edged Sword?
Despite its inherent risks, civil society and policymakers can learn how to benefit from the discovery process in spyware cases.
Taking Stock of the Birthright Citizenship Cases, Part II: Making Sense of the Three Established Exceptions
Analysis of the aftermath of Trump v CASA and the pending litigation about the Trump executive order on birthright citizenship.
Legal Frameworks for Addressing Spyware Harms
Introducing a new series on accountability for spyware harms convened by the Atlantic Council in partnership with Just Security.
Dissecting the Litigation: Where Trump Administration Actions Face Early Roadblocks or Traction
A snapshot of where litigation stands and how courts are ruling on challenges to the Trump administration's executive actions.