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Military personnel are increasingly alert to the prospect that they may be asked to prioritize loyalty to an individual over their legal rights and responsibilities.

Tracking the use of State power requires systematically identifying linkages between individual developments and broader trends. This graphic offers one method.

The Trump administration’s “armed conflict” justification, however, is groundless.

Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues.

Analysis of birthright citizenship statutory arguments now before the Supreme Court.

Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates.

Analysis by former career judge advocate officer and former court-martial prosecutor.

The administration has turned consent decrees into a deregulatory weapon, and courts are beginning to confront the limits of that strategy.

Congress can take steps now to revise IEEPA & strengthen accountability & oversight when the executive branch leverages U.S. economic powers.

If allowed to go unchecked, the Caribbean strikes could encourage additional unlawful executions by the United States and other leaders.

An absence of credible legal basis for the Caribbean strike suggests the Trump admin is asserting a prerogative to kill outside the law.

A deep dive into US domestic authority and law most relevant to the US strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat.