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Reactions to the British Debate About the Legality of Recognizing Palestinian Statehood
"At least as far as international law is concerned, the UK Government is free to make either choice."

In Congress, a Welcome, and Well-Executed, Next Step to Stop Trump’s Transfers to Torture
Six new bills demanding that the executive branch provide basic information about deportations from U.S. shores should pass unanimously.

Early Edition: August 8, 2025
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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.

The ICC Has Jurisdiction Over Rodrigo Duterte’s Drug War Crimes
A careful look at the language of the Rome Statute and the requirements of early-stage ICC proceedings demonstrate that the case against Duterte should continue.

Early Edition: August 7, 2025
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Big Budget Act Creates a ‘Deportation Industrial Complex’ That Will be Hard to Dismantle
An assessment of how DHS and ICE will spend new funds and the balance between deportation enforcement and the system's humanitarian goals and proper legal process.

New and Improved Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
Announcing the increased functionality of the Litigation Tracker, which monitors all lawsuits against Trump administration executive actions.

Early Edition: August 6, 2025
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It’s Time to Designate The Base as an FTO
With increasing violent extremism and waning DOJ interest in curbing far-right extremism, a failure to address the threats posed by The Base could prove fatal.

Three Thorny Issues to Watch in Congressional Investigations
Amidst an escalation of interbranch tension, the authors explore three emerging legal issues affecting the law of congressional oversight and separation of powers.