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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Mandate Matters: How the DC Circuit Could Limit Trump’s Run-Out-the-Clock Strategy
The DC Circuit has every reason to put the burden on former President Trump by issuing a quick mandate.
How the KKK Produced the Department of Justice
The Department of Justice was founded specifically to counter domestic terrorism. A new law to better prosecute today’s domestic terrorists and more effectively deter people…
Introduction to Expert Statements on Role of Extremism in Social and News Media, submitted to January 6th House Select Committee
Twenty statements from leading experts in law, academia, and other research organizations
Old Constitutional Provisions and Presidential Selection: The folly of exhuming Section 3 of the 14th Amendment
A critical analysis of the use of the 14th Amendment to bar candidates, including former President Trump, from running for office, without congressional implementing legislation.…
A Leader is Brought to Justice 41 Years Later in Suriname
A court decision confirmed the conviction of ex-President and previous junta leader Desi Bouterse for the 1982 murders of 15 political prisoners.
It’s Not Just Technology: What it Means to be a Global Leader in AI
Establishing global leadership in AI requires technological innovation, domestic implementation, effective regulation, and moral legitimacy.
Congress Can Curb Abuse of the Presidential Pardon Power
Congress can impose consequences for presidents abusing the pardon power by increasing oversight and imposing transparency requirements.
Nine Stories That Deserved More Attention in 2023 – and That May Shape 2024
What stories or topics merited more attention in 2023, with a particular eye toward what might inform law and policy conversations in 2024?
The US Can — and Must — Counter Russian Influence Undermining Kyrgyzstan’s Democratic Progress
The latest sign of backsliding is a draft "foreign agents" law modeled after one that gutted civil society in Russia.
The Office of Legal Counsel Discloses List of Classified Opinions in Important Step for Transparency
The disclosure of the titles means that journalists, researchers, and others can now request the Office of Legal Counsel opinions themselves, opening important new avenues for…
The Just Security Podcast: Disinformation and Threats Ahead of the 2024 U.S. Elections
The 2024 election is a stress test for American democracy: Are officials and social media platforms ready for a barrage of disinformation?
Trump’s Stated Goals for the U.S. Intelligence Community: Assessing the Impact
Former CIA and FBI officials assess the impact on national security in former President Trump's stated plans for the intelligence community.