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Unpacking the “Surprise” Crime in DOJ’s Target Letter to Trump
What does that law say? How has DOJ used it in past? What alleged Trump conduct meets the elements of the crime?

Trump on Trial: A Model Prosecution Memo for Federal Election Interference Crimes
A bipartisan team of former federal prosecutors, defense counsel, and other legal experts drafted a "model prosecution memo" for the potential case of United States vs. Donald…

Anticipating Jim Jordan’s Judiciary Committee Hearing with FBI Director Wray
Will there be real oversight or more allegations of conspiracies and victimhood that drive political violence?

FBI, DHS Failed to Take Jan. 6 Threats Seriously, Senate Report Says
Despite receiving intelligence that threatened an attack on the U.S. Capitol, intelligence agencies downplayed the risk of violence.

The Quick Guide to CIPA (Classified Information Procedures Act)
The fundamentals of the Classified Information Procedures Act – and how it will play a critical role in former President Donald Trump's prosecution.

The Path to Justice for Shireen Abu Akleh Runs Through Washington
The US failure to act on her killing will perpetuate the cycle of impunity and expose more journalists to the risk of injury or death.

Prosecuting a President – Under What Conditions Is It Warranted?
"Democracies that resort readily to the criminal law against political rivals risk finding themselves at some stage categorized as ex-democracies."

The Just Security Podcast: An Insider View of Trump’s Second Indictment
Espionage Act cases often require a balancing of the need to protect sensitive intelligence information and a defendant’s due process rights.

National Security Implications of Trump’s Indictment: A Damage Assessment
The former president's retention of highly classified intelligence has potentially grave implications for U.S. national security.

Four Takeaways From the Department of Justice Audit on Countering Domestic Terrorism
The Office of the Inspector General advises a department-wide strategy to bring together separate efforts from across all sections.

Model Prosecution Memo for Trump Classified Documents
"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,…

Expert Backgrounder: Title I of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act vs. Section 702
A quick-reference guide to understanding the legal debate about electronic national security surveillance (and how to spot imposters trying to muddy the waters)