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US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales raises his right hand at a committee meeting.

Could Biden Face Charges? The Alberto Gonzales Precedent Says Not

The Gonzales declination appears to be a precedent that will weigh heavily in favor of DOJ closing its Biden investigation without a charge.
Donald Trump stands in front of a podium. The space behind him is darkened.

Tracker: Evidence of Trump’s Knowledge and Involvement in Retaining Mar-a-Lago Documents

"We have compiled a comprehensive account of the publicly available information."
A photo shows the logo of the Turkish Halkbank on December 2, 2017 in Istanbul.

Expert Recap and Analysis of Halkbank Oral Argument at the Supreme Court

A breakdown of the key issues in a wide ranging oral argument on foreign sovereign immunity in criminal cases.
Vice President Dick Cheney shakes hands with Vice President-elect Joe Biden, who is holding a green folder.

Vice Presidents and Rules Governing Classified National Security Information

Uncovering an historical episode involving Vice President Cheney that cast doubt on status of vice presidents and classified information system - with a call for Congress to close…

Prosecuting the Fake Electors: Wisconsin Case Study and Template for Other States

The missing state and local criminal investigations of 2020’s "false slates of electors." A model for potential criminal prosecutions under Wisconsin state law.

The Government Was Right to Charge Seditious Conspiracy

Former senior Justice Department official and leading expert on militias assesses Justice Department's approach to seditious conspiracy cases following Oath Keepers verdict.

The Just Security Podcast: United States v. Trump – A Model Prosecution Memo for Mar-a-Lago

To discuss the Just Security Model Prosecution Memo we have Andrew Weissmann, Joyce Vance, and Ryan Goodman, who were among the memo’s authors
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New DOJ Regulations Are a Victory for Press Freedom, But More Work Remains

"For the most part, journalists will be able to do their job – central to the functioning of democracy – without fear that the government will have access to their records.…
The large gray Department of Justice building with a clear blue sky in the background. The drooped flag outside the building indicates a windless time of day. Photo credit: Coolcaesar from Wikimedia Commons

Mar-a-Lago Model Prosecution Memo

"The authors have decades of experience as federal prosecutors and defense lawyers, as well as other legal expertise. Based upon this experience and the analysis that follows,…
Attorney General Merrick Garland departs after delivering a statement at the U.S. Department of Justice.

Mr. Attorney General, It’s Too Late to Appoint A Special Counsel

An "Open Letter" to Attorney General Merrick Garland in the matter of United States v. Donald J. Trump.
US Representative Liz Cheney speaks flanked by US Representative Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot.

Citizens Guide to January 6th Hearings: Comprehensive Account of the Evidentiary Record

A 28-page guide to the January 6th Committee’s findings to date and other publicly available information.
People stand on a railing overlooking the Chinese Dongfeng missile. The missile looks like a large white rocket with a pointed tip.

Anti-Asian Prejudice Undermines U.S. National Security: Revisiting the U.S. Government’s Deportation of Qian Xuesen

The U.S. deported a scientist who then built missiles for China. His legacy shows the cost of racial discrimination.
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