Classified Information and State Secrets: Why the Senate Must Consider National Security Risks in Judicial Confirmations

A vote to confirm a judicial nominee is a vote to grant that individual a lifetime security clearance and access to some of the country’s most closely held secrets.

From Bench to Ballot: Judicial Integrity and Political Ambition at the ICJ
ICJ president Nawaf Salam's resignation demonstrates why clear ethical boundaries are essential to the Court’s continued authority and legitimacy.

Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
A public resource tracking all the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.
Featured Articles
The Security Stakes in the Global Quantum Race
By acting early, states can build governance frameworks that support the responsible development and adoption of quantum technologies.
What It Takes to Stop the Next Salt Typhoon
A roadmap for the Trump administration to address cyber vulnerabilities that persist nearly a year after the Salt Typhoon intrusion.
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nominee Waltz Faces Senate Vote as the Global Body Reels
If confirmed, Michael Waltz will send crucial signals about the Trump administration's plans, beyond big budget cuts, for the world body.
Whistleblower Documents Implicate Emil Bove in Criminal Contempt Order by Chief Judge Boasberg
Email released by whistleblower would presumably implicate Bove in the “contumacious conduct” identified by Chief Judge Boasberg.
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Resources
Collection: Just Security’s Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions
Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
Just Security’s Artificial Intelligence Archive
Mapping State Reactions to the ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
Just Security’s Israel-Hamas War Archive
Russia’s Eliminationist Rhetoric Against Ukraine: A Collection
Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive
Just Security’s Climate Archive
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