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Can a Pardon Be a War Crime?: When Pardons Themselves Violate the Laws of War

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Outside the Beltway: An Experiment on Human Rights & Potential CLOUD Act Agreements

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Scientists Are Aiding Apartheid in China

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Criminal Prosecutions and Illegal Entry: A Deeper Dive

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“Safe Third Country” Agreements with Mexico and Guatemala would be Unlawful

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We Treat America’s Wartime Detainees Better Than Migrant Children

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U.S. Congress Should Stop Security Assistance to Guatemala Until Rule of Law is Restored

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US – Pakistan Relations: A Marriage of Inconvenience

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The U.S. Must Stop Backing Abusive Partners in Yemen’s War

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