Democracy & Rule of Law
Just Security’s expert authors provide analysis on threats and challenges to democracy and the rule of law in the United States and globally. Coverage includes analysis of the separation of powers, good governance, democratic backsliding, authoritarianism, judicial independence, freedom of the press and association, and accountability for rule of law violations.
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Why and How the Senate Should Swiftly Dismiss the Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
"The articles are also facially and substantively defective in many other respects. Upon convening as a court of impeachment, the Senate should swiftly reject the articles as a…
As Senate Considers New Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Human Rights Focus Would Strengthen US Policy
As government forces battle armed groups in Burkina Faso, civilians face daily abuses, even death, amid a range of violations of their security and their property. At least 6,201…
A Guide to Thursday’s Hearing on Trump’s Motion to Dismiss the Manhattan Prosecution
A guide to the hearing where the Manhattan court will take up former President Trump's motion to dismiss District Attorney Alvin Bragg's prosecution for hush money payment in 2016…
The Real “Robert Hur Report” (Versus What You Read in the News)
"To clarify thinking about this topic, let’s consider another way Hur could have represented his actual findings on page 1 of his executive summary."
Dissecting Trump’s “Peacefully and Patriotically” Defense of the January 6th Attack
An analysis of former President Trump's reference to "peacefully and patriotically" in his January 6th Ellipse speech - for the trial and court of public opinion.
A Welcome US Course Adjustment – But Now the Western Balkans Needs a Full Policy Recalibration
Recent warnings to Bosnian separatists and other obstructionists are helpful, but deeper changes are needed. The upcoming Biden-Scholz meeting is a chance.
Biden Can, But Shouldn’t, Federalize the Texas National Guard
Invocation of the Insurrection Act in response to Texas' obstruction of CBP agents at the U.S.-Mexico border would be inappropriate.
How Long Will Trump’s Immunity Appeal Take? Analyzing the Alternative Timelines
Likely trial start dates for former president Trump in DC, now that the Circuit Court has ruled and the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.
The Just Security Podcast: Russia’s Political Prisoners and Their Lawyers: Vladimir Kara-Murza’s Case Highlights the Risks
In Russia and other repressive countries, the situation is often dire for the lawyers trying to defend political prisoners.
The Biden Administration Must Use Civil Rights Enforcement to Push Back Against Texas’s Racist Invocation of Invasion
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's invocation of "invasion" is based in the white supremacist "great replacement" conspiracy theory.
The Facts About Electronic Surveillance Reform
"It is my hope that, with section 702’s expiration date now extended to April 2024, members of Congress and the administration can engage in substantive discussions, identify…
The Fulton County Disqualification Allegations: Myths, Facts and Unknowns
A fact-based analysis of what its known or unknown, true or false/misleading about the allegations surrounding Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Nathan Wade.