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The Early Edition: August 16, 2018
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Peter Strzok’s Firing Gives the Bureau a Chance to Reset
Former senior FBI official provides a counterweight to the emerging public narrative that this decision resulted from external political pressure on the Department.

The Early Edition: August 15, 2018
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Reading Between the Lines: Is Gates Cooperating About More Than Manafort?
A revealing moment during the trial of Paul Manafort suggests that Rick Gates’ cooperation exceeds the scope of the case currently on trial and the other case against his former…

The Early Edition: August 14, 2018
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The Early Edition: August 13, 2018
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Summer Slowdown at Just Security
We’re going to be on an abbreviated schedule from Aug. 13 through Aug. 17.

Recap of Recent Pieces on Just Security (August 6-10)
Immigration and Refugees Eunice Lee, Grace v. Sessions- Suing to Stop Shutting Down Asylum Claims at the Border Katherine Hawkins, Just Following Orders: Overdue Oversight and…

Trump Administration’s Terrorism Claims Omit Crucial Available Data
More information is needed to better understand how the federal government prosecutes terrorism. That’s why the Brennan Center – along with UNC Professor Charles Kurzman –…

DHS Spins the Border Numbers… Again
The July border numbers were released on Wednesday and, once again, DHS saw it as an opportunity to dissemble to the American people in the service of the Trump administration’s…

Just Security’s Summer Reading List
During these final days of summer, hopefully some of you are able to take a break and relax a little before gearing up for what lies ahead this fall. And what a great time to squeeze…

Brett Kavanaugh and the Risk of a Return to Torture
Brett Kavanaugh, holds a stark view of the role of international law, which could threaten the protection of fundamental human rights, including the right not to be tortured.