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Symposium Introduction: Is There a Role for International Courts in Ending Wars?

Judicial involvement in ongoing armed conflicts should be examined from multiple vantage points: courts, victims, parties to conflict, and broader goals of peace and security.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), principal judicial organ of the UN, holds public hearings (by video link) on the preliminary objections raised by Myanmar in the case concerning "Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide" (The Gambia v. Myanmar) at the Peace Palace in The Hague, from 21 to 28 February 2022. (via UN Photo)

Proving Genocide: Patterns of Conduct

As the ICJ hears Gambia v. Myanmar, the Court should continue to consider “patterns of conduct,” while weighing this evidence with other sources for genocidal intent.
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The Assault on Law School Clinics is an Attack on Democracy Itself

Americans are witnessing a concerted effort to delegitimize legal defense for marginalized or politically disfavored people.
The U.S. Supreme Court building stands in Washington, D.C., U.S.

A SCOTUS Bench Memo for Trump v. Slaughter, the FTC Removal Case: Stare Decisis, Historical Practice, and Original Intent

Trump’s attempt to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter without cause forces the Court to revisit Humphrey’s Executor and the future of independent agencies.
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The Just Security Podcast: Is there a Fox in the Henhouse? A Comparative Perspective of State Capture in the U.S.

Dani Schulkin is joined by Naomi Roht-Arriaza to discuss the warning signs of state capture and grand corruption, and what can be done to push back against it. 
Police officers guard as a worker welds a gate to a military court during a demonstration against Israeli military prosecutors on July 30, 2024 in Kfar Yona, Israel. Yesterday, far-right protesters broke into the Sde Teiman compound to show support for Israeli reservists detained over allegations of abusing a Palestinian detainee. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Persecuting the Prosecutors: Israel’s Military Lawyers Under Pressure

The weakening of the Military Advocate General affects the IDF's ability to carry out its missions lawfully, and the broader protection of the rule of law in Israel.
The blue flag of the International Criminal Court flies outside of the organization's headquarters.

There Should Be a New ICC Prosecutor Regardless of the UN Report Outcome

The ICC’s legitimacy is under scrutiny, and every internal shortcoming becomes evidence for those who argue that international justice is politicized or hypocritical.
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Soldiers in Robes: Why Military Lawyers Can Not and Should Not Serve as Immigration Judges

DOJ’s recent decision to appoint several military lawyers, or JAGs, to serve as immigration judges is not only against the law, but a bad idea.
Peruvians light candles during a vigil for the victims of the anti-government protest after weeks of demonstrations over corruption and organized crime in Lima on October 26, 2025. On October 22, Peru's government deployed soldiers to the streets of Lima under a state of emergency declared following weeks of anti-government protests over corruption and organized crime. (Photo by ERNESTO BENAVIDES/AFP via Getty Images)

Impunity by Design: Latin America’s Quiet Crisis of Accountability

Across Latin America, political elites are quietly passing laws that narrow definitions, shield allies, and block legal pathways to investigate corruption and organized crime.
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Defending ‘Sanctuary’ Principles During the Chicago Crackdown

Local governments must exercise their constitutional power to cut off cooperation with federal authorities that undermine residents' rights.
Family members and supporters of those killed on Bloody Sunday, hold a banner reading "towards Justice" as they walk towards Belfast Crown Court in Belfast, Northern Ireland on October 23, 2025. (Photo by PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

Legal Progress Stalls for Northern Ireland Families

With pending court cases and legislative reforms, the coming months will show whether long-overdue justice will be served in Northern Ireland.
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A SCOTUS Bench Memo for the Trump Tariff Case: Separation of Powers, Delegation, Emergencies, and Pretext

By enacting IEEPA, did Congress authorize the president to impose tariffs? If so does, is that delegation of authority lawful?
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