January 6th Attack on US Capitol
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Anatomy of a Conspiracy Theory and a Smear: Still, No Evidence of Trump Order for 10,000 Guard on January 6th
Debunking a new conspiracy theory that Trump ordered the National Guard to be ready on January 6, and that the select committee withheld information.

When Special Counsel Smith’s January 6th Trial Will Reach a Verdict: Analyzing the Alternative Timelines
Updated overview of potential timelines for the resolution of Donald Trump's appeal and trial in federal prosecution for January 6th.

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.

Dissecting Trump’s “Peacefully and Patriotically” Defense of the January 6th Attack
An analysis of former President Trump's reference to "peacefully and patriotically" in his January 6th Ellipse speech - for the trial and court of public opinion.

Biden Can, But Shouldn’t, Federalize the Texas National Guard
Invocation of the Insurrection Act in response to Texas' obstruction of CBP agents at the U.S.-Mexico border would be inappropriate.

How Long Will Trump’s Immunity Appeal Take? Analyzing the Alternative Timelines
Likely trial start dates for former president Trump in DC, now that the Circuit Court has ruled and the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.

How Long Will Trump’s DC Immunity Appeal Take? Analyzing the Alternative Timelines
An overview of the potential procedural pathways for former President Trump's appeal of his federal prosecution for election interference.

Mandate Matters: How the DC Circuit Could Limit Trump’s Run-Out-the-Clock Strategy
The DC Circuit has every reason to put the burden on former President Trump by issuing a quick mandate.

Introduction to Expert Statements on Role of Extremism in Social and News Media, submitted to January 6th House Select Committee
Twenty statements from leading experts in law, academia, and other research organizations

Michigan False Electors Prosecution Faces A Court Test
Assessment of ongoing criminal case against Michigan false electors in 2020 presidential election, based on all the publicly available evidence and state law.

How DOJ’s New Reveal – Trump Agent’s Effort to Cause Violence to Stop Vote Count – Matches Trump Election Lie About Detroit
Special Counsel Jack Smith's new court filing reveals more evidence about how Trump's lies caused the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

10 Questions Prosecutors Should Ask Ken Chesebro
Analysis of what prosecutors in Nevada, Arizona and elsewhere can ask Kenneth Chesebro in investigations of 2020 false electors effort.