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Closing Loopholes Across Time: the ICRC’s New Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention
The ICRC's updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention fills a loophole-closing function and reasserts international humanitarian law's core protective purpose.
Early Edition: February 23, 2026
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated guide to major news and developments over the weekend. Here’s today’s news: MEXICO Mexican security forces…
Expert Q&A: Are U.S. Threats or Use of Force Against Iran Lawful?
Experts examine the international law issued raised by the U.S. threats and potential strikes against Iran.
Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Feb. 14-20, 2026)
Russia-Ukraine War • Iran • ICE and CBP Operations • U.S. Actions Related to Venezuela • Academia / Civil Liberties • Symposium: Updated ICRC Commentary • Symposium:…
ICE Administrative Warrants and the Fourth Amendment: A Response to the DHS General Counsel
DHS says ICE agents can enter homes to arrest noncitizens using administrative warrants, without judicial oversight. DHS's position has no legal basis.
Looking Forward: What Can Courts Do and When
Given international courts current role and relevant limitations in ending wars, how can courts play a more meaningful role in ending war, or in preventing a return to war?
Toward A Just and Lawful Peace in Ukraine: Part I
A review of what law and lawyers have contributed toward the goal of a just and lawful peace in Ukraine over the past four years.
What the Current Crises Facing Iran Mean for Human Rights and Rules on the Use of Force
The human rights crisis in Iran reveals the limits of a legal system designed to restrain force even when restraint carries profound human costs.
Early Edition: February 20, 2026
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Symposium: Is There a Role for International Courts in Ending Wars?
Judicial involvement in ongoing armed conflicts should be examined from multiple vantage points: courts, victims, parties to conflict, and broader goals of peace and security.
The Army Clause: A Forgotten Constitutional Check on ICE, CBP, and the Pentagon
Why the One Big Beautiful Bill violates a forgotten constitutional check on funding standing armies and how Congress can enforce it now.
The Limitations of AICHR’s Non-Binding Procedures and the Prospect for Change by 2030
While AICHR has succeeded in creating a regional platform for norm-setting, its reliance on non-binding procedures has limited its effectiveness in delivering protection.