Intelligence & Surveillance
Just Security’s expert authors provide legal and policy analysis of intelligence and surveillance activities, focusing on their impact on national security and on civil liberties and privacy rights, and their oversight by Congress and the courts.
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A Mid-Life Crisis for Senate Intelligence?
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, prompting reflection on lessons learned and potential new directions.
Just Security’s Artificial Intelligence Archive
Just Security's collection of 100+ articles analyzing the implications of AI for society, democracy, human rights, and warfare.
The U.S. Shouldn’t Lose Sight of the Real Terrorist Threats
As the Trump administration portrays far-left activists and drug cartels as major terrorist threats, the most dangerous foes are plotting.
The Oral Argument in Cisco
SCOTUS oral arguments on aiding and abetting liability for US companies that facilitate atrocities abroad highlighted cross-cutting legal views amongst the Justices
Fool’s Gold: Speaker Johnson’s Section 702 proposal would place no limits on backdoor searches
"Members can recognize the Johnson proposal for what it is: a transparent attempt to preserve the status quo rather than answer the bipartisan calls for needed reform."
Former FBI General Counsel Weissmann on FISA Reforms
Ryan Goodman sits down with Andrew Weissmann, former FBI General Counsel and DOJ veteran, to unpack FISA reauthorization.
The Missing Convener: NSC’s Diminished Role and the Future of U.S. Investment Security
Despite a vast investment security system, the lack of a functioning NSC risks undermining agency coordination, rulemaking coherence, predictability, and enforcement.
Cisco’s Real Stakes: Digitally Aiding and Abetting
The Supreme Court should dismiss cert in Cisco to avoid immunizing U.S. corporations who actively aid and abet atrocities.
Is the Government Using Counterterrorism Surveillance Tools to Surveil American Companies?
Section 702 surveillance and parallel construction may be quietly driving aggressive ICE workplace raids, hiding constitutional violations from workers and businesses.
Bogus “Antifa” Designations and FBI Warrantless Access to Americans’ Communications
"Any expert of national security surveillance law following the government’s escalating actions on “antifa” can connect the dots to FISA electronic surveillance."
Myths and Facts About Section 702 Backdoor Searches: A Reply to George Croner
A rebuttal to George Croner’s critique of the Brennan Center’s “Myths and Facts” on FISA Section 702 backdoor searches and why RISAA falls short.
How Good is Our Intelligence on Iran?
Former senior CIA and head of Interfor Academy assess the potential intelligence failures in U.S. preparation for Iran war.