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Uniting for Uyghurs at the United Nations
A statement from 50 nations suggests momentum despite a failed Human Rights Council vote. What the international community should do next.

Абсолютна ясність міжнародної юридичної практики заперечення імунітету перед міжнародними кримінальними судами
Former President of the International Criminal Court addresses, in detail, a critical issue that’s emerged on whether (and how) Putin and other top leaders can be prosecuted.

Oral Argument in Moore v. Harper and the Perils of Finding “Compromise” on the Independent State Legislature Theory
Unpacking the Supreme Court’s oral argument in Moore v. Harper – implications for democracy if the Justices arrive at a compromise position on the “Independent State Legislature”…

The Absolute Clarity of International Legal Practice’s Rejection of Immunity Before International Criminal Courts
Former President of the International Criminal Court addresses, in detail, a critical issue that’s emerged on whether (and how) Putin and other top leaders can be prosecuted.

How the US Can Help the Struggling Yazidi Community in Iraq
More than eight years since ISIS destroyed Sinjar, the region still needs rescue, redevelopment, and political pressure for lasting stability.

Early Edition: December 8, 2022
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Just Security Experts Give Address at Int’l Criminal Court’s Assembly of State Parties Side Event
Our experts make the case for reforming the jurisdiction of the ICC to directly address the crime of aggression committed against Ukraine.

The Government Was Right to Charge Seditious Conspiracy
Former senior Justice Department official and leading expert on militias assesses Justice Department's approach to seditious conspiracy cases following Oath Keepers verdict.

Early Edition: December 7, 2022
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The Khmer Rouge Tribunal is Closing its Doors: Here’s What to Know About its Final Case
The ECCC’s final case, which is among the most substantial in the history of internationalized criminal law, carries important lessons.

As Women and Children Return to the West from Syrian Camps, Lessons From Sweden
In 57 countries, judicial systems will handle those suspected of crimes, but thousands of other individuals must be reintegrated into society.

Early Edition: December 6, 2022
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