Executive Branch
Just Security’s expert authors provide analysis of the U.S. executive branch related to national security, rights, and the rule of law. Analysis and informational resources focus on the executive branch’s powers and their limits, and the actions of the president, administrative agencies, and federal officials.
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The Illegality and Human Rights Violations in El Salvador’s Bizarre Offer to House US Prisoners
There is no modern precedent for sending U.S. citizens who are convicted of crimes to other countries for punishment. Doing so is a crime.
The United States Must Avoid AI’s Chernobyl Moment
Without smart and targeted oversight, the United States risks a Chernobyl moment — a public backlash that could cripple AI development.
What U.S. Federal Employees Should Know About Workplace Surveillance
Government employees must take steps to guard against internal workplace surveillance in the current political climate.
Foreign Aid Cuts Compound Harmful Impact of US Reimposition of ‘Mexico City Policy’
Through a combination of aid cuts and the reimposition of the “Mexico City policy," conflict survivors are likely to lose access to life-saving assistance and other sexual and…
The Just Security Podcast: Understanding the Congressional Investigations Landscape
Ronak D. Desai explains what to expect for congressional investigations and oversight with unified Republican control of both chambers.
What Just Happened: Security and Foreign Policy Implications of Pausing Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine
The Trump administration's decision to pause intelligence sharing with Kyiv may have significant national security ramifications - both for Ukraine and the United States.
Jurisdiction, Territorial Sovereignty, and the Fourteenth Amendment
A long line of authority holds that persons or things within a country’s territorial borders are subject to its jurisdiction.
The Just Security Podcast: Politicization and Weaponization of the Justice Department in the Second Trump Administration
Just Security recently published a timeline of actions regarding the level of politicization and weaponization of the Department of Justice.
Pax Americana: How Not to Hide an Empire
The international order worth fighting for is a radically different world altogether.
Trump’s Russia Reset Is Real — Here’s How Europe Should Respond
Trump has inverted the U.S. approach to Russia and Europe. European leaders must aid Ukraine and take ownership of their own security.
Timeline: Politicization and Weaponization of Justice Department in Second Trump Administration
A detailed chronology of January 20, 2025 - present.
The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, CIA Officers’ Lawsuit at Intersection of DEI and National Security
A small number of intelligence officers who were fired because one of their duties involved DEI efforts at CIA have sued to keep their jobs.