Domestic Extremism
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Expert Explainer: On Verizon’s Deadline for Turning Over Meadows’ Records to Congress
Former General Counsel of Verizon discusses why Meadows' lawsuit will stop the clock on Verizon turning over data to Congress--even though Meadows' lawyer failed to name company…
Reestablishing Florida’s State Guard Won’t Give DeSantis a Private Army Free of Federal Control
While Florida Gov. DeSantis' proposal is worrisome as a political matter, it is unlikely to pose the kind of threat his critics fear.
The Absence of “The Donald”
The curious omission of a notorious social media site in the FBI's criminal case files on January 6th.
Timeline: Rep. Mo Brooks, January 6, and the Effort to Overturn an Election
A comprehensive timeline of Rep. Mo Brooks’ reported actions and public statements in trying to overturn the American election.
No, Former Presidents Cannot Assert Executive Privilege. At Least Not Meaningfully.
"Former President Trump’s authority, if any, would be at the 'lowest conceivable ebb' by asserting a claim that is incompatible with Congress’s explicit act plus incompatible…
Reopen the Obstruction of Justice Case Against Trump
A key item in Attorney General Merrick Garland’s inbox is gathering dust: Volume 2 of the report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, whose team investigated possible obstruction…
How Facebook is Misleading the Public About Its Role in January 6
Closely tracking Facebook executives’ public statements -- and comparing them to what we now know (and what Facebook truly knows) about its role in the lead up to the attack…
Modern History of Disclosure of Presidential Records: On the Boundaries of “Executive Privilege”
A detailed account of instances of past administrations' disclosing presidential records, including those of former presidents, to Congress.
Congress’ Access to Individuals’ Private Communications: The Jan. 6 Committee’s Troubling Precedent
How and why federal law — Stored Communications Act — and Constitution may block January 6 Committee’s ability to subpoena telecommunications content.
In the Wake of the January 6 Attacks, Will Congress and the Administration Heed the Lessons of 9/11?
The need to respond forcefully to the insurrection should not be conflated with the need for new legal authorities.
The National Guard at Lafayette Square and the January 6th Attempted Insurrection: Fixes for the FY2022 NDAA
Congress should close the loopholes that allow the federal government to circumvent the Posse Comitatus Act.
Why a Trump Lawsuit to “Protect” Executive Privilege Could Backfire
Trump may unintentionally invite the DC court and Justice Dept to consider whether the crime-fraud exception applies to his activities relating to Jan. 6.