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The International Criminal Court’s Jurisdiction in Palestine and the ‘Oslo Accords Issue’

Under the Rome Statute, the Court has and may exercise jurisdiction over any adult person accused of committing war crimes or crimes against humanity on the territory of a State…

Death Toll Climbs in Ukraine With Russia’s ‘Double-Tap’ Strikes

The tactic adds to evidence of intent to kill civilians through targeted or indiscriminate attacks, including on aid workers and institutions.
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Engaging Africa in the ICC Prosecutor’s New Policy Paper on Complementarity and Cooperation

By adopting a dynamic interpretation of complementarity and cooperation, Khan signals the OTP’s responsiveness to these concerns emanating from African States and other stakeholders.
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The Just Security Podcast: Presidential Immunity After Trump v. United States

Legal experts Ryan Goodman, Marty Lederman, Mary McCord, and Steve Vladeck unpack what Trump v. United States means for presidential immunity.  
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Not Just Trump: America’s Growing Problem With Race

Trump's divisive use of race and the lack of pushback from establishment Republicans are manifestations of a larger enduring trend in America.
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Assessing Jus Ad Bellum Proportionality: A Factored Approach

Nine factors, considered in their totality, would provide a more nuanced understanding of jus ad bellum proportionality and assist States in identifying specific concerns with…
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Humanitarian Notification in Gaza is Broken: How to Document and Respond When Things Go Wrong

Humanitarian notification has failed in Gaza. Better documentation and response systems can protect humanitarian actors and improve accountability.
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Divided Supreme Court Hands Trump Broad Immunity for Prosecution for Official Acts

The Court set forth a legal framework for the criminal justice system to respond to a president committing federal crimes while in office.
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Foreign Affairs Deference After Chevron

For foreign relations and national security cases any effects of Chevron's overruling are more likely to be ripples than waves.
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The Limited Effects of Fischer: DOJ Data Reveals Supreme Court’s Narrowing of Jan. 6th Obstruction Charges Will Have Minimal Impact

What does the Supreme Court decision in Fischer v. United States mean for former President Donald Trump’s D.C. criminal case and the hundreds of other January 6th defendants?…
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The United Nations in Hindsight: The Military Staff Committee, Striving for Relevance in a Changing Era

MSC members recognize the difficulties in reactivating their role as envisioned in the U.N. Charter, aware that pushing boundaries may face resistance.
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AI at the Border: Racialized Impacts and Implications

The use of AI in immigration enforcement poses a growing risk to marginalized communities.
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