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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Weme, NATO Headquarters, salutes the American flag during a Veterans Day ceremony

Veterans Can’t Sit This One Out

Veteran Services Organizations and veterans should be leading the charge to defend our constitutional system
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Foreign Aid Cuts Compound Harmful Impact of US Reimposition of ‘Mexico City Policy’

Through a combination of aid cuts and the reimposition of the “Mexico City policy," conflict survivors are likely to lose access to life-saving assistance and other sexual and…
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The Just Security Podcast: Understanding the Congressional Investigations Landscape

Ronak D. Desai explains what to expect for congressional investigations and oversight with unified Republican control of both chambers.
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The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, CIA Officers’ Lawsuit at Intersection of DEI and National Security

A small number of intelligence officers who were fired because one of their duties involved DEI efforts at CIA have sued to keep their jobs.
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How DHS Laid the Groundwork for More Intelligence Abuse

The DHS I&A's new guidance validates an expansive view of legal authorities that permit abusive counterterrorism and surveillance powers.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk delivers remarks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump

What Just Happened: Musk-OPM Send Email to Federal Employees Asking for Five Accomplishments

The OPM's recent email and online threat by Elon Musk demonstrate that resignations and layoffs will continue — whether lawful or not.
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Trump’s Doubly Flawed “Invasion” Theory

The president is wrong about what an invasion is—and what powers it triggers.
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The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Understanding Federal Employee Rights

Labor and employment expert Suzanne Summerlin discusses the protections available to federal employees if their rights are violated.
Donald Trump signs an executive order at his desk in the Oval Office

President Trump Is Ignoring the Impoundment Control Act, Welcoming a Fight in the Courts

The Impoundment Control Act makes clear that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally impound billions in federal funds.
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The Just Security Podcast: ‘The National Security Constitution in the 21st Century’ Book Talk

Harold Hongju Koh joins the podcast to discuss his most recent book, 'The National Security Constitution in the 21st Century'
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Federal Employee Rights: What Probationary Employees Need to Know

With so much uncertainty facing federal employees, many on probation want to know what their rights are—especially when it comes to actions against their employment like removing…
Deferred Resignation email from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Beware the “Deferred Resignation” Offer: A Legally Dubious Proposal for Federal Employees

The deferred resignation proposal sent to federal workers is fraught with practical and legal issues that present uncertainty for employees.
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