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Early Edition: July 2, 2021
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America’s Democracy Moment
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, it is crucial to recognize the gravity of the threats still facing US democracy.
What We Can Expect in Afghanistan from US Intelligence Once US Troops Are Gone
U.S. troops are leaving Afghanistan, but the Intelligence Community is merely entering a new phase of the conflict.
Early Edition: July 1, 2021
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Reforming the FISA Process: Tweak or Overhaul?
Earlier this month, Adam Klein, the outgoing chair of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, took the unusual step of issuing a unilateral “Chairman’s White…
Ending the Forever War, But Leaving a Legacy of Impunity in Afghanistan
The international military forces withdrawing from Afghanistan leave behind a legacy of impunity that threatens to undermine hopes for peace and justice in Afghanistan for years…
Nestlé & Cargill v. Doe: What’s Not in the Supreme Court’s Opinions
The Court ruled out extraterritorial application of the Alien Tort Statute. But on other key questions -- including corporate liability, secondary liability, and the status of…
Early Edition: June 30, 2021
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Assessing Parler’s Letter Documenting Warnings It Gave FBI of Jan. 6 Attack
One of the significant moments in the recent House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on the Jan. 6 insurrection was the revelation that the social media platform Parler had…
Parsing an Immunity Decision at the Heart of U.S.-Egypt Relations
A suit between a US citizen and the former PM of Egypt raises sticky questions of diplomatic immunity - and tees up a potential constitutional clash between the executive and judiciary.…
Series: Launching the `Principles on Effective Interviewing for Investigations and Information Gathering’ (Méndez Principles)
This series traces the origins of the "Méndez Principles" and makes the scientific, legal, and ethical case for replacing coercive interrogation with rapport-based methods.
The Méndez Principles: The Case for US Legislation on Law Enforcement Interviews
Americans are increasingly interested not only in reallocating police resources, but also making policing more effective and more ethical.