Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
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Bogus “Antifa” Designations and FBI Warrantless Access to Americans’ Communications
"Any expert of national security surveillance law following the government’s escalating actions on “antifa” can connect the dots to FISA electronic surveillance."

No, There Isn’t a Trans Shooter Problem
Reactions to mass shootings often fixate on gender identity, ignoring extremist ideologies. This misplaced focus fuels scapegoating and deepens division.

Myths and Facts About Section 702 Backdoor Searches: A Reply to George Croner
A rebuttal to George Croner’s critique of the Brennan Center’s “Myths and Facts” on FISA Section 702 backdoor searches and why RISAA falls short.

The Truth Behind Section 702 Query Statistics
Authors write that Congress must now impose a warrant requirement for Section 702 access to Americans' communications.

A Response to the Brennan Center’s “Myths and Facts” on Section 702 Backdoor Searches
A warrant mandate is unnecessary, legally mistaken, and damaging to national security as the program faces expiration on April 20, 2026.

FBI’s “Stand Down” Directive to NYPD on Jeffrey Epstein Investigations, and More
The most comprehensive timeline to date of the publicly available record on New York law enforcement authorities’ action and inaction with regard to Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell…

U.S. Intelligence in a Post-Maduro Venezuela
Intelligence has a central role to play in capitalizing on the successful capture of Maduro and stabilizing post-Maduro Venezuela, demonstrating U.S. capabilities and resolve.

Maduro Capture Operation and the President’s Duty to Faithfully Execute U.N. Charter
A decades-old Office of Legal Counsel memorandum claiming the President can disregard the UN Charter does not withstand serious scrutiny.

The Real National Security Betrayal Isn’t Who Leaves—It’s What Gets Dismantled
The real national security threat from the Trump administration's civil service purges isn’t who might go rogue—it’s the dismantling of the systems built to prevent betrayal.

Understanding DHS’s and ICE’s New Powers in Comparative Perspective
Highlights of podcast discussion by experts on DHS, DOJ and Congress.

The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened, The Budget Bill and the Future of DHS and ICE
Host David Aaron is joined by Steve Cash to discuss institutional constraints on the FBI and law enforcement agencies compared to DHS.

Setting the Record Straight on Nihilistic Violence
Confusion over “nihilistic violence” risks mislabeling attacks, hindering efforts to prevent mass violence by non-ideological subcultures.