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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 Fatal Flaws in Georgia’s National Police Modernization
Georgia’s police reform reduced corruption and modernized policing, but it left law enforcement vulnerable to executive control, raising deeper concerns about autonomy.

The Constitution’s Forgotten Term Limit on Military Power
Most constitutional experts have never given the Two-Year Clause a second thought. The circumstances that made that neglect tolerable are in the process of dissolving.

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.

Statement by Israeli International Law Scholars Concerning Israel’s New “Death Penalty for Terrorists” Law
Leading Israeli international law scholars' statement on how new Israeli death penalty law for certain terrorism crimes "violates basic rules of international law."

The Truth Behind Section 702 Query Statistics
Authors write that Congress must now impose a warrant requirement for Section 702 access to Americans' communications.

A Response to the Brennan Center’s “Myths and Facts” on Section 702 Backdoor Searches
A warrant mandate is unnecessary, legally mistaken, and damaging to national security as the program faces expiration on April 20, 2026.

Claude and the Constitution: Questions Congress Should Ask Before Renewing Section 702
Experts share questions Congress, journalists, and the public should ask executive branch officials on surveillance authorities.

Epstein and His Co-Conspirators’ New York Crimes: What NY Officials Can Now Do
Four options that New York's Governor, Attorney General, legislature, and city officials can take to pursue accountability and transparency for Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

The Deeper Problem with ICE’s Arrest Warrants
DHS regulations do not ensure that ICE arrest warrants are supported by reliable probable cause findings. That failing poses significant Fourth Amendment risks.

How a Broadly Defined Counterterrorism Statute Could Be Abused
18 U.S.C. § 2339A doesn’t require proof of group membership or terrorist intent, and the policy framework around it outweighs any single verdict.