Domestic Extremism
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Trump’s Legal Battles Over Jan. 6 Are Still Alive and Relevant
A breakdown of the civil cases that will still proceed against President Trump, with new rounds of briefs due on Weds.
The Just Security Podcast: ‘The Presidents and the People’ Book Talk
Corey Brettschneider discusses his new book "The Presidents and the People" and the lessons it offers for American democracy.
Does a “Presumptive” Privilege Protect President Trump from Prosecution for Pressuring Pence?
Prosecuting Trump for pressuring Pence to refuse to count valid electoral ballots would be a well-founded prosecution for a serious offense.
Much Ado About Nothing: Recent Changes to Department of Defense Directive 5240.01
Recent changes to this Defense Department directive do not reflect any change in policy and provide no new authority to deploy the military domestically or to use lethal force…
Proportional Representation Could Reduce the Risk of Political Violence in the U.S.
There is no single cause of political violence in democracies. But one critical source is often overlooked: electoral system design.
Heat Map of January 6th Defendants Across the United States
An interactive public resource.
Proud Boys Threat Assessment: From the Planning of January 6th to Future Scenarios
The Proud Boys, more than any other organized extremist group, planned the January 6th attack on the US Capitol and led the charge. If they can harness the capacity to do it again,…
Refuting the Latest Baseless Attacks Against Special Counsel Jack Smith
Weissmann and Goodman respond to recent claims by lawyers that the DOJ and Jack Smith have engaged in election interference and violated DOJ policies.
The “War Game” Documentary, and Simulating a Worse January 6th
How would – and how should – our most senior government leaders respond?
Who’s Who in Jack Smith’s Immunity Brief
A list detailing what is publicly known about the more than 80 people whose names are redacted in the Special Counsel's October 2024 immunity brief.
The Threat from Unlawful Private Militias Has Evolved. The Federal Government’s Response Must Evolve Too.
Federal legislation, like the Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act, offers a pathway to disrupt unlawful militia activity while safeguarding constitutional rights.
Political Violence in the United States Is Rising – and It Might Be Up to Americans to Say “Enough!”
How does this moment in the United States fit into trends of political violence, and what might be done to reduce the risk of escalation?