Human Rights
Just Security’s expert authors offer in-depth analysis on critical human rights challenges, including those related to armed conflict, emerging technologies, abuses by authoritarian governments, repression of human rights advocates and independent media, human rights litigation, racial justice, gender equality, and more.
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Magnitsky Sanctions and Political Prisoners: Lessons from the Case of Vladimir Kara-Murza
The US and allies can build on the coordinated Magnitsky-like sanctions in his case to continue turning up the heat on repressive regimes.
Warrantless “Defensive” Searches of FISA Section 702 Data Violate the Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment requires that queries of the FISA Section 702 database for information about U.S. persons be performed pursuant to a court order, regardless of whether the…
Expert Explainer: The US for the first time submits a formal brief to the International Criminal Court on the ‘Situation in Palestine’
A Q&A with Todd Buchwald, former U.S. Ambassador for Global Criminal Justice at the U.S. Department of State.
Time for the International Criminal Court to Recognize Persons with Disabilities and the Slave Trade
The ICC's update to the prosecution of slavery crimes should include specific recognition of and protections for persons with disabilities.
The Just Security Podcast: Assessing the Recent Response of International Law and Institutions in Palestine and Israel
What have international institutions chosen to condemn as violations of community norms, and what conduct has been silenced or omitted?
Unforced Error: Article 124 and the Regrettable Caveat to Ukraine’s Proposed Ratification of the ICC Statute
Invoking an exception to the ICC's jurisdiction would not only be a regression from Ukraine's otherwise commendable engagement with international law, it would also contradict…
Lifting DRC Mining Sanctions Would Be a Critical National Security Error
Lifting sanctions against mining tycoon Dan Gertler for “extensive public corruption” in the Democratic Republic of Congo would fail the victims of his schemes and undermine…
The Just Security Podcast: How can the U.S. Address Political Violence and Threats?
Rachel Kleinfeld reflects on the threats of political violence in the United States and offers solutions ahead of the 2024 election.
US Is Finally Aiding Stranded Afghan Allies, But Congress Needs to Step Up
Crucial bipartisan legislation has been stalled for years, placing the burden of care on hardworking Americans instead.
Revoking the 9/11 Plea Deals: Human Rights Consequences
Defense Secretary Austin's decision to discard the 9/11 plea deals at the Guantanamo military commissions is a missed opportunity for the United States to achieve a rule of law-compliant…
Collecting Just Security’s Afghanistan Coverage on Third Anniversary of Taliban Takeover
Explore Just Security's coverage of the last three years of Taliban control in Afghanistan.
Three Years on From Taliban’s Takeover, What’s Next Amid Afghanistan’s Impasse?
Unfocused efforts to break the logjam over human rights and diplomatic recognition raise questions about how to move forward.