Department of Justice (DOJ)
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Now the Important Part: Implementing DOJ’s Task Force on Election Worker Threats
"Having anything close to one-third of election workers fearing for their safety is simply unsustainable."
Where Was DOJ? Senior Army Officials Describe Costs in Absence of Lead Agency on Jan. 6
Senior U.S. Army officials described costs in absence of lead agency on Jan. 6.
Swalwell v. Trump and the Legitimate Scope of Federal Employment
Expert who wrote that case law favors Trump in getting DOJ legal shield in E Jean Carroll case, writes why that doesn't apply in Jan. 6 lawsuits.
Restoring Justice to DOJ
Healing Trump-era wounds at DOJ will require understanding the extent of the abuse and taking specific steps to prevent repetition.
Long-Withheld Office of Legal Counsel Records Reveal Agency’s Postwar Influence
The Knight Institute is publishing 14 indexes cataloging the titles of more than a thousand unclassified opinions authored by the OLC between 1945 and 1958.
What the US Government Brief Should Have Said in Al-Hela: On Guantanamo and Due Process
"Had the Justice Department wanted to recognize that the due process clause applies at Guantanamo, the brief would have essentially written itself."
The Méndez Principles: The Case for US Legislation on Law Enforcement Interviews
Americans are increasingly interested not only in reallocating police resources, but also making policing more effective and more ethical.
Questions for FBI Director Wray About the January 6 Attack
Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann and Ryan Goodman drafted 10 lines of inquiry for Wray in advance of Tuesday's hearing.
The Next Best Option if a January 6 Commission Fails
"On balance, a House select committee is not the optimal vehicle to investigate the January 6 insurrection.... but it might be the best one available." How this path could be made…
Investigating Jan. 6 — Key Unanswered Questions for Congress and Media to Ask
Dozens of questions to focus on in Wednesday's congressional hearing.
Stopping Torture: Why Professional Governance Failed, and How It Can Do Better
Professionals -- psychologists, physicians, lawyers -- played key parts in enabling post-9/11 torture programs. Yet professionalism can also constrain state power. Gregg Bloche…
Biden’s First 100 Days on Immigration: A Test of Leadership
The president may ultimately be judged not on any so-called border “crisis,” but for whether he remains true to his principles in the face of opposition.