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National Security Implications of Trump’s Superseding Indictment: A Damage Assessment 2.0

The alleged attempt to delete surveillance camera footage at Mar-a-Lago poses its own significant concerns for U.S. national security.
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An Overlooked January 6 Charge: The “Stop the Count” Scheme

Section 241 can form the basis for charging Trump and conspirators in connection with their effort to "stop the count" in 2020 presidential election.

The Year of Section 702 Reform, Part III: Why Congress Should Not Exempt Warrantless “Foreign Intelligence” Queries

A cramped approach to protecting Americans’ privacy would be a mistake, both as a legal matter and a practical one.
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A Close and Critical Look at the ‘Five Things’ the ACLU Says You Need to Know About ‘NSA Mass Surveillance’

The most compelling national security question this year is whether Congress will reauthorize Section 702 and, if so, what form that reauthorization will take.
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Manhattan DA Trump Hush Money Clearinghouse: All Key Public Documents

Part of Just Security’s work on accountability and election law. This repository contains a collection of information for researchers, journalists, educators, scholars, and…
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DeSantis Campaign’s Border Proposal Raises Separation of Powers Concerns

Florida governor and U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has proposed action that would flout constitutional and statutory limits.
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The Just Security Podcast: Insiders’ Views of Espionage Act Trials

Joining the show to share their insights, experience, and views on Trump’s Espionage Act charges are David Aaron, Andrew Weissmann, and Jim Wyda. David and Jim have previously…
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After Spotlight on Red Notices, Turkey is Abusing Another Interpol Mechanism

The Stolen and Lost Travel Document (SLTD) system, which has less internal scrutiny and checks, can also be wielded against critics.
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Trump on Trial: A Model Prosecution Memo for Federal Election Interference Crimes

A bipartisan team of former federal prosecutors, defense counsel, and other legal experts drafted a "model prosecution memo" for the potential case of United States vs. Donald…
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FBI, DHS Failed to Take Jan. 6 Threats Seriously, Senate Report Says

Despite receiving intelligence that threatened an attack on the U.S. Capitol, intelligence agencies downplayed the risk of violence.
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The Quick Guide to CIPA (Classified Information Procedures Act)

The fundamentals of the Classified Information Procedures Act – and how it will play a critical role in former President Donald Trump's prosecution.
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The Just Security Podcast: The Proud Boys’ Attack on Pride

The group's ideology depends on narrow constructions of gender and family structure harming those who don’t fit into the mold of a Proud Boy.
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