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Model Prosecution Memo for Trump Classified Documents
"The authors have decades of experience as federal prosecutors and defense lawyers, as well as other legal expertise. Based upon this experience and the analysis that follows,…

Expert Backgrounder: Title I of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act vs. Section 702
A quick-reference guide to understanding the legal debate about electronic national security surveillance (and how to spot imposters trying to muddy the waters)

The Untold Strength of Tax Crimes in Manhattan DA’s Case Against Former President Trump
The strongest case involves statements to tax authorities falsely characterizing the payments to Michael Cohen as “legal fees.”

Detailed Timeline of Trump Hush Money-2016 Election Investigation
Part of Just Security’s work on accountability and election law. Originally published on March 29, 2023; updated version published on May 24, 2023. On April 4, 2023, Manhattan…

The Question of Tax Fraud in Manhattan DA’s Case Against Former President Trump
Analysis of potential tax-related crimes in the Manhattan District Attorney's charges against former president Donald Trump.

As Title 42 Comes to an End, So Should Military Operations at the US-Mexico Border
"The militarization of the southern border not only stigmatizes migrants and asylum seekers but also undermines core legal principles designed to protect democracy and individual…

Trump’s Most Pivotal, Incriminating Admission on CNN
"But why is this admission so pivotal to the potential outcome of a trial? The answer is location, location, location."

Just Security Podcast: A Guilty Verdict in the Proud Boys Trial
To help us understand what the verdict means, what’s missing, and what comes next, we have Tom Joscelyn and Mary McCord.

How Democratic Govts Become Complicit in Transnational Repression: Another Rwanda-US Case
In this one, the US government may have fallen prey to disinformation planted by an autocratic regime, and the pattern isn't rare.

I’ve Prosecuted National Security Cases. It Can Take Time to Get Them Right.
Prosecutors in counterintelligence cases are maximizing their chances of success while protecting defendants’ rights and national security.

To Curb Gang Violence in Haiti, Break with Politics as Usual
International efforts rarely succeed because there are always Haitian political and business leaders ready to resupply gangs for support.
The Teixeira Disclosures and Systemic Problems in the U.S. Intelligence Community
As intelligence leaders assess the damage from the Teixeira leaks, Congress should ask tough questions to hold the executive branch accountable and prevent future leaks.