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What A Corrupt Police Network in the Dominican Republic Reveals About Arms Trafficking
How do arms trafficking and state corruption networks in Latin America operate, and how they can be disrupted?
The Courts Can Stop Abuse of the Alien Enemies Act – the Political Question Doctrine is No Bar
Many of the emergency powers a president could unlock through pretextual invocations and arbitrary proclamations are injurious to a free, fair, and democratic society. The courts…
Duterte at the ICC: A Significant Step Toward Justice in the Philippines
Last week, what had long seemed impossible to victims seeking justice for the killings from the Philippine “war on drugs” finally happened: the ICC's arrest of former President…
Suspension of FCPA Enforcement Is Bad for U.S. and Global Business
The FCPA pause comes as a shock considering the widespread and bipartisan consensus that corruption damages the reputation of the United States, weakens U.S. national security,…
The Illegality and Human Rights Violations in El Salvador’s Bizarre Offer to House US Prisoners
There is no modern precedent for sending U.S. citizens who are convicted of crimes to other countries for punishment. Doing so is a crime.
The Just Security Podcast: Politicization and Weaponization of the Justice Department in the Second Trump Administration
Just Security recently published a timeline of actions regarding the level of politicization and weaponization of the Department of Justice.
Timeline: Politicization and Weaponization of Justice Department in Second Trump Administration
A detailed chronology of January 20, 2025 - present.
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.
Why the Rule of Law Depends on an Evidentiary Hearing in Mayor Eric Adams’ Case
An argument as to why Judge Ho must hold an evidentiary hearing in the Eric Adams case.
The Just Security Podcast: Repression of Lawyers in Belarus and Around the World
Nils Muiznieks, Maksim Polovinko, and Margaret Satterthwaite join the show to discuss the repression lawyers face in Belarus.
Solidarity Needed Amid Stranglehold on Belarusian Lawyers
Belarusian lawyers face severe threats under a near-total State-controlled legal system with hundreds disbarred or exiled simply for doing their jobs.
The Senate’s Dilemma: Kash Patel and the Purging of the FBI
Analysis of Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director in light of DOJ purge of FBI personnel and Patel's new answers to questions for record.