Terrorism & Violent Extremism
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The House Tackles Zombie War Authorizations: Possibilities and Perils
Congress is trying to reassert itself after more than two decades of acquiescence to executive branch overreach on matters of war and peace.
Baghdadi Raid Documents Suggest New US Standards for Assessing Civilian Harm
If the U.S. government requires metadata to prove evidence of civilian harm, it essentially means researchers will have to find the exact person who took the original image, speak…
Why Terrorism Exceptions to State Immunity Do Not Violate International Law
If the International Court of Justice approaches Iran’s claims against Canada the same way it approached Germany’s claims against Italy, Canada should prevail.
Collective Reparations for Victims of ISIS
French cement company LaFarge paid a large criminal forfeiture for their support of ISIS in Syria; that money should be used for reparations.
Anatomy of a Fraud: Kenneth Chesebro’s Misrepresentation of My Scholarship in His Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Presidential Election
"A key memorandum drafted by Chesebro -- which might otherwise appear relatively innocuous even in how it is discussed in the indictment -- laid the foundation for the scheme grounded,…
Will Mark Meadows Be A Principal Witness Against Donald Trump?
On the role Meadows might play in the January 6th trial, and tradeoffs that Special Counsel Jack Smith needs to consider.
Comparing the Trump Indictment and the January 6th Select Committee’s Final Report
A principal author of the January 6th Select Committee’s report examines the Special Counsel’s indictment for significant new evidence.
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.
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.
Iran’s ICJ Case against Canada Tests the Terrorism Exception to Sovereign Immunity
Iran’s ICJ Application alleges Canada’s designation of Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism and legislation allowing private plaintiffs to sue Iran in Canadian courts for terrorism-related…
Unpacking the “Surprise” Crime in DOJ’s Target Letter to Trump
What does that law say? How has DOJ used it in past? What alleged Trump conduct meets the elements of the crime?