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.
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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Search Challenge Flounders: Judge Signals Warrant Passed Muster
Trump’s effort to suppress the evidence that agents found inside his personal residence and social club appeared to fall flat on Tuesday.

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.

Judge Sharply Questions Need for Backdoor Gag Order Against Trump in Classified Docs Case
Judge Aileen Cannon sharply questioned prosecutors about an indirect approach to restrict Donald Trump's comments on federal officials.

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.

Symposium: ICC Prosecutor Launches Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation
A Hub for International Criminal Accountability

Two Tracks, One Destination? The Importance of Getting the Balance Right on Complementarity
Getting the balance right between partnership and vigilance is far from easy, but it is crucial if the OTP is to fulfill the promise of a Rome Statute system that is able to deliver…

Hard Work Ahead for Haiti’s New Government as it Seeks to Restore Security with International Support
A successful counter-gang strategy must rebuild community trust, protect human rights, and lay the groundwork for long-term peace and stability.

Truth, Trust, and AI: Justice and Accountability for International Crimes in the Era of Digital Deception
The emergence of deepfakes and synthetic media have called into question the authenticity of user-generated evidence in legal proceedings.

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.

Corruption in Ukraine: Myths and Reality
The head of the Ukrainian Bar Association outlines progress and challenges in this parallel fight to the military battle against Russia.

How the Inter-American Court Could Advance Protection for Climate-Displaced Individuals
The Inter-American Court's guidance could become an invaluable tool for shaping a principled and pragmatic international response to the pressing human rights challenge of climate-related…