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America’s War on Drug Smugglers at Sea Is Unlawful—and It Is Failing
U.S. strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels mark an unlawful expansion of military force into what has long been—and should remain—a law enforcement mission.
Early Edition: September 2, 2026
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Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers, Operation Southern Spear, Operation Absolute Resolve
Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues.
What the Presumption of Regularity’s Erosion Means for Challenges to Executive Action
The erosion of the presumption of regularity presents opportunities to those challenging the Trump administration’s agenda in court.
Early Edition: September 1, 2026
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The Anti-Corruption Tracker: Mapping the Erosion of Oversight and Accountability
This Anti-Corruption Tracker focuses on the erosion or dismantling of oversight and accountability systems within the United States Executive Branch.
Expert Backgrounder: What to Watch for at This Week’s Pivotal International Meeting on Autonomous Weapons
A United Nations gathering this week could prove pivotal for the international governance of lethal autonomous weapon systems.
The Bipartisan Iran War Commission We Need
Congress should establish a bipartisan commission to investigate errors in going to war with Iran and how the war has been waged.
Early Edition: August 31, 2026
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U.S. Supreme Court’s Rejection of the “Presumption of Regularity”
Trump v. Cook marked a significant break from the traditional judicial deference known as the "presumption of regularity."
The Just Security Podcast: Murder on the High Seas Part VI
Tess Bridgeman and Rachel Goldbrenner are joined by Brian Finucane and Rebecca Ingber to discuss the latest U.S. strikes against suspected drug traffickers.
Collateral Accountability: The Oldest Check on Federal Lawlessness
As a federal-level accountability desert forms, states are reviving "collateral accountability" — damages suits against federal officers who violate constitutional rights.