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The Anti-Stonewalling Playbook: How Congress Can Plan Now to Counter Executive Branch Obstruction Next Term

Former Justice Department official provides steps Congress can take to prepare an oversight agenda now for the next congressional term.

Apr. 6, 2026 Sara Zdeb

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The Truth Behind Section 702 Query Statistics

Authors write that Congress must now impose a warrant requirement for Section 702 access to Americans' communications.

Mar. 31, 2026 Elizabeth Goitein and Hannah James

A Response to the Brennan Center’s “Myths and Facts” on Section 702 Backdoor Searches

A warrant mandate is unnecessary, legally mistaken, and damaging to national security as the program faces expiration on April 20, 2026.

Mar. 31, 2026 George Croner

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In the U.S. Strike on an Iranian School, What a Serious Military Investigation Should Look Like

A U.S. military operation resulting in such a civilian death toll as the Minab school strike in Iran demands a credible, thorough Pentagon investigation.

Mar. 30, 2026 Annie Shiel and Priyanka Motaparthy

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Claude and the Constitution: Questions Congress Should Ask Before Renewing Section 702

Experts share questions Congress, journalists, and the public should ask executive branch officials on surveillance authorities.

Mar. 27, 2026 Ryan Goodman and Andrew Weissmann

Members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee sit at a long U-shaped wooden table in a Capitol Hill hearing room.

DHS’s Revolving Door: The Need for Experienced Leadership in Dangerous Times

DHS sits at the center of a rapidly converging threat landscape. Now more than any time since DHS’s history, it begs for an extraordinary leadership team.

Mar. 25, 2026 Donell Harvin

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Iran, War Powers, and the Power of the Purse: Leverage or Legalization

With America’s war in Iran costing around $2 billion per day, Congress will soon face a choice: use its leverage to force an exit, or continue to fund it.

Mar. 9, 2026 Brian Finucane

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The Deeper Problem with ICE’s Arrest Warrants

DHS regulations do not ensure that ICE arrest warrants are supported by reliable probable cause findings. That failing poses significant Fourth Amendment risks.

Mar. 4, 2026 Chris Hardee

Top Experts’ Backgrounder: Military Action Against Iran and US Domestic Law

Experts who advised a president on use of force answer a full range of basic questions on the conditions under which action against Iran would be lawful, and what options Congress…

Feb. 28, 2026 Brian Egan and Tess Bridgeman

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ICE Administrative Warrants and the Fourth Amendment: A Response to the DHS General Counsel

DHS says ICE agents can enter homes to arrest noncitizens using administrative warrants, without judicial oversight. DHS's position has no legal basis.

Feb. 20, 2026 Chris Hardee

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New U.S. Foreign Aid Emphasis on Government Partnerships is Encouraging — If Done Right

The Trump administration's government partnerships for healthcare aid will require processes that prioritize transparency, meaningful local ownership, and accountability.

Feb. 13, 2026 Sarah Rose and Daphne McCurdy

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