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Congress Should Stop DHS’s Lawless Misuse of Mandatory Immigration Detention
The Fifth Circuit upheld an illegal ICE mass detention policy, deepening a legal and humanitarian crisis that Congress can and must fix.
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Inside the ICE Detention Pipeline for US Citizens and Residents: From Minnesota to Texas
Early Edition: February 11, 2026
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How Congress Can Give Epstein Survivors the Investigation They Deserve, Starting with Compelling Maxwell to Testify
Congress should use its authority to investigate fully, by compelling Maxwell to testify without granting her any pardon for her serious crimes.
DHS Budget Talks in Congress May Touch “Sanctuary Cities,” With a Long History
Congress has little authority to rewrite local limits on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement -- and shouldn’t try to do so.
Some Questions About Trump’s Executive Order Granting Privileges and Immunities to the Board of Peace
The Trump administration, the Board of Peace, and Congress all should have interests in clarifying the legal basis on which any privileges and immunities are being provided.
The Just Security Podcast: What Does it Really Mean to be a U.S. Territory?
Neil Weare and Adi Martínez-Román join Tess Bridgeman to explore democracy, equity, and self-determination in U.S. territories and beyond.
Early Edition: February 10, 2026
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U.S. Withdrawal from International Cyber Organizations Weakens Global Cooperation Against Cyber Threats
The U.S. withdrawal from international cyber organizations will hamper intelligence sharing, coordinated response, and joint capabilities.
Grok, Deepfakes, and the Collapse of the Content/Capability Distinction
The Grok case suggests that effective AI regulation may come not from comprehensive AI-specific frameworks, but from applying existing harm-based laws to new capabilities.
Establishing the Board of Peace: Key Questions About the Launch of the Trump Administration’s New Peace-Building Initiative
The Trump administration created the Board of Peace to lead Gaza’s reconstruction and global peace-building, raising questions about structure, control, and legitimacy.
Early Edition: February 9, 2026
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