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The Fulton County DA’s Options: Multi-Defendant Trial(s) and the Paths Ahead

Analyzing the risks and rewards of multi-defendant trials for the State and for the defendants.

Deciphering the Trump Indictment from the Apparent Fulton County Docket Entry

Legal experts discuss the likely charges against former President Trump and other defendants based on the apparent docket entry in Fulton County, Georgia.
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Georgia Indictment of Trump

Legal experts answer questions about what to expect in the anticipated Fulton County indictment of former President Donald Trump.

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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