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Birthright Citizenship and Undocumented Immigrants

"If the new administration goes through with this proposal whether by executive action or legislation, courts should and most likely would strike it down."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) speaks to Defence Minister Yoav Gallant (L) at the opening of the 25th Parliament session in Jerusalem on October 28, 2024.

Nuts & Bolts of the International Criminal Court Arrest Warrants in the ‘Situation in Palestine’

What do the ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant mean in practice, what alleged crimes are they sought for, what happens next at the…
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Expert Explainer: The US for the first time submits a formal brief to the International Criminal Court on the ‘Situation in Palestine’

A Q&A with Todd Buchwald, former U.S. Ambassador for Global Criminal Justice at the U.S. Department of State.

Expert Backgrounder: Federalizing the National Guard and Domestic Use of the Military

An expert explainer on when the President of the United States can 'federalize" the National Guard and deploy U.S. military forces domestically.

Unpacking the Int’l Court of Justice Judgment in South Africa v Israel (Genocide Case)

Unpacking the judgment and placing its specific rulings in context.

The E. Jean Carroll I Case: Explaining Trump’s Second Civil Defamation Trial

An expert backgrounder on what to expect.

Expert Guidance: Law of Armed Conflict in the Israel-Hamas War

Experts detail how the laws of war apply to Israel-Hamas conflict to assist policymakers and the public at large.

Removal of Criminal Cases to Federal Court: 25 FAQ’s

An expert backgrounder - in light of Mark Meadows' and four other co-defendants' effort to removal Fulton County case to federal court.
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Georgia Indictment of Trump

Legal experts answer questions about what to expect in the anticipated Fulton County indictment of former President Donald Trump.
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Expert Backgrounder: Secret Evidence in Public Trials

How, in prosecutions for mishandling classified documents, the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA) is designed to protect both U.S. national security secrets and defendants'…
The U.S. Capitol building is seen at sunset on March 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Expert Backgrounder: Title I of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act vs. Section 702

A quick-reference guide to understanding the legal debate about electronic national security surveillance (and how to spot imposters trying to muddy the waters)

Setting the Board: Congressional Investigations and the New House Rules Package

Expert Explainer on the new House of Representatives' Rules Package and what it means for investigations and oversight.
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