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(L) Trump attorney Emil Bove looks on as US President-elect Donald Trump appears remotely for a sentencing hearing (R) Paul Clement, former U.S. Solicitor General and attorney representing the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association and other petitioners, speaks to the press

Why the Rule of Law Depends on an Evidentiary Hearing in Mayor Eric Adams’ Case

An argument as to why Judge Ho must hold an evidentiary hearing in the Eric Adams case.
Mayor Eric Adams speaks as he is looked at by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg

The People of New York v. Mayor Adams: Will Manhattan DA Bragg Come to the Rescue Yet Again?

District Attorney Alvin Brag could potentially fill the void in accountability by bringing charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House

Connecting the Dots: Trump’s Tightening Grip on Press Freedom

The president and his allies are leading an effort to eviscerate the free press and construct an information ecosystem favorable to his views.
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Nine Experts on the Impact of President Trump’s Pardons and Commutations for January 6 Offenders

We asked nine experts about what clemencies might herald for the future of the rule of law, political violence, and extremism.
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What Just Happened: Trump’s Termination of West Bank Settler Sanctions

The reversal of Biden measures against Israeli settlers leaves few tools in the event an escalation threatens further conflict in the region.
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Taliban Charges Show US Dilemma, Double Standards in Opposing International Criminal Court

The ICC’s mandate to pursue accountability for grave crimes applies regardless of whether alleged perpetrators are U.S. allies or adversaries.
International Criminal Court (ICC)'s Deputy Prosecutor Gilles Dutertre (L) and Prosecutor Mandiaye Niang (R)

What Just Happened: With ICC Sanctions

The effects of President Donald Trump's revocation of Biden's E.O. terminating sanctions against the ICC, and what comes next.
U.S. Vice President (L), Secretary of State Antony Blinken (C) and President Joe Biden (R) deliver remarks at a podium

A Brief Reflection on the War in Gaza as the Biden Administration Ends

Subjecting the policies of the Biden administration to evaluation and criticism is not only fair but healthy. But if the objective is to do better in the future, we will fail unless…
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Spyware Company NSO Group Faces Setbacks in Attempts to Avoid US Lawsuits

In a case brought by WhatsApp, a US court ruled that the NSO Group was liable for hacking and breach of contract.
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Human Rights Priorities for 2025: The Global Landscape

The task of those working for international human rights is expansive. Here are a few areas to watch in 2025.
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The Just Security Podcast: Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Oleksandra Matviichuk on Accountability in Russia’s War Against Ukraine

Washington Senior Editor Viola Gienger interviewed Oleksandra Matviichuk about her organization's documentation of grave crimes in Ukraine.
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The US State Department Should Prioritize the Human Rights Reporting Gateway

The Human Rights Reporting Gateway can help the State Department enforce the Leahy law by providing key information from NGOs and victims.
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