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U.S. President Donal Trump shakes hands with El Salvador Presidnet Nayib Bukele next to an American flag.

The New Transparency Rules and the El Salvador Detention Agreement

A 2022 statute could force disclosure of any U.S.-El Salvador agreements connected to the facility where Kilmar Abrego Garcia is detained
A demonstrator expresses concerns over the sharing of private personal data by DOGE, at a "Hands Off!" protest

DOGE’s Growing Reach into Personal Data: What it Means for Human Rights

Congress should update the Privacy Act to prevent DOGE from violating U.S. international rights obligations.
Signage for US broadcaster Voice of America is seen in Washington, DC

Unpacking the Voice of America Litigation

Recent rulings by federal judges provide templates for opposing the destruction of congressionally-created agencies like the Voice of America.
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Leveraging International Standards to Protect U.S. Consumers Online, No Congress Required

States can leverage international standards and the EU's centering of human rights to protect consumers online.
Drafting the Declaration of Independence in Antique Illustration (Getty Images)

No, the President Cannot Issue Bills of Attainder

Trump orders functioning as bills of attainder are prohibited by the Constitution and repugnant to its separation of powers.
The departure statement in the Wong Kim Ark case, on yellowed paper.

特朗普政府重塑《第十四修正案》 ——《黄金德案》并未限制出生公民权

To retcon Wong Kim Ark’s parents as the equivalent of current day green card holders is both legally and historically mistaken.
The departure statement in the Wong Kim Ark case, on yellowed paper.

The Trump Administration’s 14th Amendment Retcon: ‘Wong Kim Ark’ Does Not Limit Birthright Citizenship

To retcon Wong Kim Ark’s parents as the equivalent of current day green card holders is both legally and historically mistaken.
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) speaks on the REINS Act on the left of the screen. Poster with REINS Act on the right of the screen.

Why the REINS Act’s Approach to Regulatory Reform Is So Problematic

The REINS Act would hamper agencies’ ability to carry out their statutory duties and protect the public.
A person wearing a Panamanian flag steps on a U.S. flag.

Upending the International Order: Why Undermining the UN Charter and US Defense Commitments is Self-Defeating

The President should understand that bellicose threats and unreliability as an ally may leave the United States poorer and more vulnerable on his watch and will frustrate his nuclear…
National flags of USA and Russia waving in the wind on a clear day.

Intelligence Sharing Is a True Measure of U.S. Strategic Realignment with Russia

Shifts in intelligence sharing practice with Russia would reliably signal that the United States is instituting a deep strategic realignment.
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The Just Security Podcast: Regulating Social Media — Is it Lawful, Feasible, and Desirable?

Is it lawful, feasible, and desirable for government actors to regulate social media platforms? A conversation with leading experts at the NYU Law Forum.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) (C) and fellow Senate Democrats hold photographs of constituents they say are negatively impacted by President Donald Trump's actions during his first month in office outside U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Congress Spotlight: The Minority’s Toolbox and a Possible Way Forward

The minority’s powers in Congress are limited—they cannot call hearings or issue subpoenas. But they do have a wide menu of options.
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