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The Real Reason Trump’s Purge of Career DOJ Officials Should Alarm You
Senate Judiciary Committee and Department of Justice alum maps out the threat posed to 2028 election by President Trump's personnel moves inside the Department of Justice.
Throwing Caution to the Wind: Unpacking the U.K. AI Opportunities Action Plan
The U.K. AI Opportunities Action Plan prioritizes a speculative future benefit over safeguarding against foreseeable risks to human rights.
Early Edition: January 30, 2025
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No Claim to Fame: Kash Patel and False or Misleading Statements About the 2016 Russia Investigation
Below is a Table that provides important statements made by Kash Patel about the Justice Department’s investigation of Russia’s interference in the 2016 election – and compares…
Beware the “Deferred Resignation” Offer: A Legally Dubious Proposal for Federal Employees
The deferred resignation proposal sent to federal workers is fraught with practical and legal issues that present uncertainty for employees.
What Just Happened: The Framing of a Migration “Invasion” and the Use of Military Authorities
An expert explainer on the Executive Order on the "Invasion" Executive Order and deployment of troops.
Syria’s Uncertain Path: Challenges of Return, Stability and Trust
Research has consistently shown that while many Syrians have a long-term aspiration to return, persistent challenges have rendered their aspiration unachievable in the short-term.
Understanding Trump’s Choice for FBI Leadership in Light of the“Weaponization of the Federal Government” Executive Order
An essay by former acting United States Attorney General.
Early Edition: January 29, 2025
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The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Potential U.S. Military Domestic Deployment for Immigration Enforcement
Analyzing legal and policy implications of President Trump using US military resources to support immigration enforcement at the border.
Questions for Senators (and Journalists) to ask Director of National Intelligence Nominee Tulsi Gabbard
We asked leading experts what questions Senate Intelligence Committee members should ask Gabbard in her confirmation hearing.
‘Elections Have Consequences’: Trump and Rubio’s Foreign Aid Halt Will Hit the World’s Most Vulnerable
Reviews of programs in new administrations don't require such damaging, destructive, and likely unconstitutional freezes.