Department of Justice (DOJ)
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Remarkable Things in the Government’s Alien Enemies Act Briefs to the Supreme Court
The Acting Solicitor General's briefs "fall considerably short of the historical standards for quality and forthrightness that typify briefs that the Office of the Solicitor General…
Dissecting the Trump Administration’s Strategy for Defying Court Orders
The Trump administration is banking on Americans giving it a pass on violating District Chief Judge Judge Boasberg's court order.
The Courts Can Stop Abuse of the Alien Enemies Act – the Political Question Doctrine is No Bar
Many of the emergency powers a president could unlock through pretextual invocations and arbitrary proclamations are injurious to a free, fair, and democratic society. The courts…
Is the Trump Administration Deliberately Violating a Federal Court Order?
Addressing the Trump administration's theories for why it did not violate a court order by deporting Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador.
Suspension of FCPA Enforcement Is Bad for U.S. and Global Business
The FCPA pause comes as a shock considering the widespread and bipartisan consensus that corruption damages the reputation of the United States, weakens U.S. national security,…
The Just Security Podcast: The Department of Justice Then and Now (NYU Law Forum)
Former White House and DOJ officials assess how he division between the President and the Justice Department has changed.
The Just Security Podcast: Politicization and Weaponization of the Justice Department in the Second Trump Administration
Just Security recently published a timeline of actions regarding the level of politicization and weaponization of the Department of Justice.
Timeline: Politicization and Weaponization of Justice Department in Second Trump Administration
A detailed chronology of January 20, 2025 - present.
The Trump Administration Cannot Use Award Terms and Conditions to Impound Funds
The Impoundment Control Act may prohibit agencies from freezing or terminating funding based on changing policy priorities.
Why the Rule of Law Depends on an Evidentiary Hearing in Mayor Eric Adams’ Case
An argument as to why Judge Ho must hold an evidentiary hearing in the Eric Adams case.
U.S. Military Action in Mexico: Almost Certainly Illegal, Definitely Counterproductive
U.S. military action in Mexico would not only be illegal, it would sabotage Trump’s stated immigration policy priorities and could lead to retaliation against Americans.
What Just Happened: Purges at the DOJ and FBI — How Do and Don’t the Civil Service Laws Apply
Expert Backgrounder on how civil service laws do or do not protect DOJ and FBI officials from retaliation.