9/11 Twentieth Anniversary

An outline of steps to end the policy of law of war detention, close Guantanamo, and end one of the grimmest chapters of the endless war era.

Assessing the Work and Impact of U.S. Human Rights Organizations Since the 9/11 Attacks

We owe it to the next generation to grapple now with the consequences of remaining at war -- as well as the consequences of choosing not to be -- lest we find ourselves reflexively…

A counterterrorism strategy is stronger when it reflects input and active participation from diverse stakeholders beyond government.

As the conflict has grown and changed, responsibility for these changes has too often been thrust on the shoulders of executive lawyers.

A critical reflection on post-9/11 human rights advocacy, and lessons learned from hindsight.

Creating DHS, escalated the adversarial approach to immigration by blurring the lines between national security and immigration enforcement.

Accountability needs to include reckoning with Guantanamo, state-sanctioned U.S. torture, and secretive and unlawful lethal strikes.

(Editor’s note: This essay is part of a Symposium published for the twentieth anniversary of September 11th; co-organized by Just Security and the Reiss Center on Law and Security.)…

Military families have lived with the direct impact of “forever wars” for 20 years and will continue to do so for a lifetime. War is not something you can take off and hang…

The domestic intelligence system has grown dramatically since 9/11, often targeting Muslims, people of color, and political movements. It's time to rethink the system.

A comprehensive and detailed guide to ending the Forever War and enhancing American security.