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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Three Ways Abrego Garcia’s Rights Violated — Two of Which the Government Admits
"Abrego Garcia’s case isn’t about his alleged gang membership. It’s about the rule of law, and whether it will hold."
Birthright Citizenship and DOJ’s Misuse of History in Its Appellate Briefs
Although the DOJ's briefs in birthright citizen cases might initially seem well-supported, a close look reveals that it is grasping at straws.
The New Transparency Rules and the El Salvador Detention Agreement
A 2022 statute could force disclosure of any U.S.-El Salvador agreements connected to the facility where Kilmar Abrego Garcia is detained
The Immigration Registration Trap Goes Live
When a court finally addresses the merits of the rule, there are strong procedural and substantive grounds to challenge its implementation.
What Just Happened: The Trump Administration Repealed Zero Tolerance Policy for Rogue Gun Dealers
The Trump administration's repeal of a zero tolerance policy for rogue gun dealers will threaten US public safety and relations with Mexico.
States in the Vanguard: Social Media Policy Today
The states have stepped up to regulate consumer-facing online services where the federal government has been utterly silent. But the tech companies are not sitting idly by.
There is No Immunity for the International Criminal Court to Respect
The International Criminal Court (ICC)’s caselaw on immunity is entirely consistent with international law.
Enabling a Thriving Middleware Market
For middleware to flourish, policymakers must align market incentives, address regulatory barriers, and encourage platform cooperation.
Unpacking the Voice of America Litigation
Recent rulings by federal judges provide templates for opposing the destruction of congressionally-created agencies like the Voice of America.
No, the President Cannot Issue Bills of Attainder
Trump orders functioning as bills of attainder are prohibited by the Constitution and repugnant to its separation of powers.
New Israeli Guidelines Threaten to Eliminate Humanitarian Action in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Almost Entirely
A revised registration process for international NGOs aiding Palestinians creates a chilling effect against criticism and accountability.
The Dangerous Foreign Intelligence Exception Loophole in the Hasbajrami Decision
The Hasbajrami decision’s expansive view of the FISA foreign intelligence exception threatens to swallow the rule that the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement applies to U.S.…