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How not to think–and what the Mueller Report won’t tell us–about Trump’s efforts to obstruct the investigation
Back in December, I wrote a post about Bill Barr’s June 2018 memo to DOJ officials. In it, I was sharply critical of Barr’s understanding of the President’s…
Recap of Recent Pieces on Just Security (March 18-23)
Russia Investigation Just Security, Now Mueller’s Probe is Over, Should and Will His Findings Be Made Public? Law and Past Practice Marty Lederman, Why it’s a mistake to…
A Legislative Shot at Internet of Things Security
The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 could shape cybersecurity standards for vulnerable IoT products.
Why it’s a mistake to be a-waitin’ “the” Mueller Report (and why you should instead focus on two other reports)
OLC’s governing view of the constitutionality of a grand jury indictment of a sitting president therefore doesn't stand in the way of DOJ providing a comprehensive account to…
Recap of Recent Pieces on Just Security (March 11-15)
All in one place. Our recent coverage on topics including: New Zealand attacks, Countering Violent Extremism, Russia investigation, Hush money and financial investigations, U.S.…
Time to Rehabilitate the Legislative Veto: How Congress Should Rein in Presidents’ “National Emergency” Powers
How to create a realistic process for a president to take extraordinary action when truly needed, while preserving Congress' ability to check abusive executive action and protect…
After Hanoi, What Now?
Editor’s Note: This article is cross-posted on Nukes of Hazard. In the weeks since the end of the Hanoi Summit, competing narratives have emerged between the United States…
Recap of Recent Pieces on Just Security (March 4-8)
U.S. lethal force and civilian causalities, Russia investigation, hush money Investigations, House Judiciary Committee investigations, security clearances, UN report on Gaza fence…
Recap of Recent Pieces on Just Security (Feb 23-March 2)
Russia Investigation, disinformation and cybersecurity, Saudi Arabia, Syria "withdrawal" (US vs. Iran), National Emergency declaration, Sudan, Liberian War Crimes in U.S. courts,…
The Missing Khashoggi Report: A President Can’t Choose to “Decline” His Constitutional Role to Accommodate Congressional Oversight
Trump's decision to ignore Congress' deadline on responsibility for Jamal Khashoggi's murder misunderstands congressional oversight. In the complex dance that is the accommodations…
Recap of Recent Pieces on Just Security (February 18-22)
National Emergency declaration, U.S. vs. Iran, Russia investigation, returning ISIS members, Human trafficking, Human Rights Law, North Korea, International Criminal Court, United…
Unpacking (Some of) the Legal Issues Surrounding Hoda Muthana
Even before the President weighed in on Twitter, there’s been substantial discussion about the fate of so-called “ISIS bride” Hoda Muthana, and her apparent desire…