Executive Power
122 Articles
The President’s Declassification Power is a Double-Edged Sword
Presidents willing to disregard established declassification norms and safeguards expose a dangerous vulnerability in the governing structure.
The Trump Administration Cannot Use Award Terms and Conditions to Impound Funds
The Impoundment Control Act may prohibit agencies from freezing or terminating funding based on changing policy priorities.
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.
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.
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'
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…
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.
‘Elections Have Consequences’: Trump and Rubio’s Foreign Aid Halt Will Hit the World’s Most Vulnerable
Reviews of programs in new administrations don't require such damaging, destructive, and likely unconstitutional freezes.
The Legal Problem with Trump’s WHO Order: The US Cannot Withdraw Until It Pays Its Dues
US and international law haven't changed since the last time Trump tried mandating withdrawal and nonpayment during his first term.
The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Trump’s Immigration Executive Orders
This "What Just Happened?" episode focuses on President Trump’s Executive Orders and other policies regarding immigration and the border.
National Security Resilience and Reform: Trump 2.0 and Beyond
Beginning a national security reform process is not just necessary, but urgently demanded to break inertia and launch a new dynamic.
Symposium on Harold Hongju Koh’s ‘The National Security Constitution in the 21st Century’
Just Security is pleased to hold a symposium of leading experts engaging with Professor Harold Hongju Koh's recently-released The National Security Constitution in the 21st Century.