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After Immunity: How Judge Chutkan Should Apply Trump v. U.S.—and When

A deep dive into the state of play in United States v. Trump.
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Magnitsky Sanctions and Political Prisoners: Lessons from the Case of Vladimir Kara-Murza

The US and allies can build on the coordinated Magnitsky-like sanctions in his case to continue turning up the heat on repressive regimes.
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 01: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks from the Blue Room balcony of the White House on August 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. Biden announced that over the weekend, U.S. forces launched an airstrike in Afghanistan that killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri. Zawahiri, 71, took over leadership of al-Qaeda in 2011, shortly after American forces killed Osama bin Laden. The president said there were no civilian casualties. (Photo by Jim Watson-Pool/Getty Images)

A Presidential Proclamation to End the Iraq War: Unilateral Executive Action to Defang a Zombie AUMF

President Biden should proclaim the conflict authorized by the 2002 resolution to be over and determine that it is no longer “necessary and appropriate” to use force for the…
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The Just Security Podcast: How can the U.S. Address Political Violence and Threats?

Rachel Kleinfeld reflects on the threats of political violence in the United States and offers solutions ahead of the 2024 election.
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Revoking the 9/11 Plea Deals: Human Rights Consequences

Defense Secretary Austin's decision to discard the 9/11 plea deals at the Guantanamo military commissions is a missed opportunity for the United States to achieve a rule of law-compliant…
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Collecting Just Security’s Afghanistan Coverage on Third Anniversary of Taliban Takeover

Explore Just Security's coverage of the last three years of Taliban control in Afghanistan.

After Immunity: The Path Forward for the January 6th Case

TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction II. The Supreme Court’s Immunity Framework III. Applying the Court’s Immunity Decision to the Indictment 1. Undisputed Unofficial Conduct…

Train Wreck at Guantánamo

Leading expert on military justice analyzes the extraordinary turn of events in on again, off again plea deals in 9/11 military commissions cases, and what should happen next.

Wake Up Call: UN Security Council’s Report on ISIS and al-Qaeda

UN analysts' report sets a new baseline for understanding the current organization, planning, and threats posed by ISIS and al-Qaeda.
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Israel’s ‘War on Terror’ and the Legal and Security Imperative to Comply with International Law

Israel should embrace a more targeted counterterrorism strategy that complies with international law and facilitates greater security.
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The Just Security Podcast: The Evolution of U.S. Hostage Policy

Joining this episode are Jim Foley’s mother, Diane Foley, and Luke Hartig, a former senior director at the National Security Council.

The Aftermath of the Haniyeh Killing: How to Avoid a New Middle East War

Expert analysis of the Ismail Haniyeh killing and prospects for avoiding a wider war in the Middle East.
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