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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Opening Stages in UN Cybercrime Treaty Talks Reflect Human Rights Risks
The first session provided a valuable view into where States stand, what the convention may aim to achieve, and its political viability.
Як міжнародне правосуддя може досягти успіху в Україні та за її межами
"Ми пропонуємо три шляхи, за допомогою яких можна посилити зусилля щодо забезпечення відповідальності…
How International Justice Can Succeed in Ukraine and Beyond
A combination of innovative and long-overdue improvements could help ensure accountability for atrocities in this war and in so many others.
The Need for Urgency in Closing the War Crimes Act’s Loopholes
Given constitutional constraints on retroactive changes to criminal laws, every day Congress fails to act is another day it affords war criminals impunity.
Should We Worry that the President Called Putin a “War Criminal” Out Loud?
As clear as it is that information has become a central weapon in this war, and as much harm as some kinds of information can do, this statement may for be less worrisome than…
Mass Graves in Ukraine Should Be Treated as Crime Scenes – and Urgently Secured
"For future war crime investigations, it is important to treat these sites as crime scenes and take steps to protect and secure them."
Pressing US Officials on Russia and Int’l Criminal Court: The Interview We Should be Hearing
The U.S. position on the International Criminal Court has created confusion. Here are key facts for journalists who need to press Biden administration officials on the U.S. position…
Масові поховання в Україні слід розглядати як місце скоєння злочину – і терміново убезпечувати
"Для майбутніх розслідувань воєнних злочинів важливо розглядати такі місця як місця скоєння злочинів…
Reclaim the First Amendment — Harvard Law Review Address
Remarks from Jameel Jaffer, Just Security Executive Editor and Executive Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University.
Why the ICC’s First Trial on Darfur is About More Than Securing Justice
Ali Kushayb's trial opens as the military reasserts its control over Sudan. Justice - and peace - will require holding perpetrators accountable, even those who are currently in…
Complicity in a War of Aggression: Private Individuals’ Criminal Responsibility
How criminal liability could extend to Wagner Group senior executives and other “private” actors in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
The People of Myanmar Need to Be Heard, Not Ostracized, on the International Stage
So far, U.N. bodies have boosted the legitimacy of the Myanmar junta (at the ICJ) or denied the Burmese people the right to be represented at all (at the Human Rights Council).…