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New UN Special Rapporteur’s Report Underscores Risks of Abusive Counterterrorism

A report from Ben Saul, the new UN expert on counterterrorism and Human Rights, outlines his priorities for the coming years.
The image shows a crowd holding banners and placards. One large banner says, "Solidarity Trumps Hate," and another says, "Black Trans Lives Matter."

Clowns, Reverse Boycotts, and Involuntary Walkathons: How Communities are Making Political Violence Backfire

Across the US, community action is raising the costs of political violence while strengthening pro-democracy norms and behaviors.

Lawsuit Brings to Light New Revelations About 2020 Fraudulent Electors Scheme

By now, the saga of the false electors is relatively well known. After then-President Donald Trump’s election loss in November 2020, loyalists inside and adjacent to his campaign…
John Eastman and Rudy Giuliani speaking on January 6, 2021. Eastman speaks at the podium with a sign “Save America” and Giuliani stands next to him smiling.

Comprehensive Timeline on False Electors Scheme in 2020 Presidential Election

The most comprehensive factual record of former President Donald Trump and his close associates coordination of the false electors scheme.
Conservative student and supporter of US President Donald Trump, Nick Fuentes, answers question during an interview with Agence France-Presse

Key January 6th Instigator, Nick Fuentes, Reinstatement on Twitter/X: The Implications

Analysis of extremist Nick Fuentes in the run-up and on January 6th, by two authors who served on the House Select Committee.

Keeping Count: Major Adverse Legal Findings Against Donald Trump (Nov. 2020-2024)

Tracking former President Donald Trump's string of major defeats in the legal system after the 2020 election.
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Why No “Plain Statement Rule” Bars a President’s Prosecution for Murder

Drilling into the foundations of an idea - the 'plain statement rule' - discussed in Supreme Court oral argument on former President Trump's claims to presidential immunity.
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Welcoming Tom Joscelyn, Senior Fellow at Just Security

Tom Joscelyn joins Just Security as a Senior Fellow.

Questions the Supreme Court Should Ask at Thursday’s Oral Argument on Presidential Immunity

"We suggest questions that Justices might ask the parties at oral argument, questions that can help clarify key issues at hand and force the parties to set out their reasoning."
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: A view of the front of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals is seen February 28, 2024 in Washington, DC. On February 5, 2024, the court unanimously rejected former President Trump's claim that he is immune from prosecution on criminal charges that he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. The U.S. Supreme Court has since decided to take up the issue. (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)

Trump’s Challenge to Democracy Through the Lens of Transitional Justice

The United States could use transitional justice tools to create a shared understanding of anti-democratic events and move forward with accountability.
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Trump’s Promise to Free Jan. 6 Inmates in DC Jail — Almost All of Them Assaulted Law Enforcement Officers

See who exactly is detained in DC jail for January 6th charges, with D.C. Department of Corrections’ official list obtained by Just Security.

How Trump Valet’s Testimony Supports DOJ’s January 6th Case

Analysis of recently released testimony by White House valet in interview conducted by the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol
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