Congress

Legal Scholar Oona Hathaway examines how expansive U.S. interpretations of "self-defense" have shaped international law.

Senator Tuberville's hold on nominations in the U.S. armed forces underscores longstanding problems with the confirmation process.

Leading legal scholar Harold Hongju Koh presents a long-term strategy for ending the "war on terror."

Marking the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, our new Symposium reflects on the enduring legacies of the "war on terror" and prospects for finally leaving the war path.

On the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, leading legal scholar Harold Hongju Koh offers a grim diagnosis of how we got here and the challenges ahead.

Congress can bring justice for victims of crimes against humanity by passing a statute with universal jurisdiction.

The possibility of unilateral use of force spiraling into conflict in the Middle East should generate a sense of urgency on Capitol Hill for tackling war powers reform.

Congress is trying to reassert itself after more than two decades of acquiescence to executive branch overreach on matters of war and peace.

Despite some positive developments, it is likely that ongoing and future civil-rights litigation will be contoured to satisfy, not an audience of nine, but a Chief Justice whose…

Recognition would be a powerful diplomatic weapon for the US should China abandon a peaceful means to resolve the island's governance.

The House of Representatives' FY24 NDAA missed the mark in strengthening arms transfer law, which is currently opaque and outdated.

A cramped approach to protecting Americans’ privacy would be a mistake, both as a legal matter and a practical one.