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A Historic Cold War Execution on Espionage Charges: Information Delayed is Information Denied
The sons of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg call for release of all NSA and National Archives records related to their mother's case.
Could Biden Face Charges? The Alberto Gonzales Precedent Says Not
The Gonzales declination appears to be a precedent that will weigh heavily in favor of DOJ closing its Biden investigation without a charge.
Tracker: Evidence of Trump’s Knowledge and Involvement in Retaining Mar-a-Lago Documents
"We have compiled a comprehensive account of the publicly available information."
A Damage Assessment of Trump’s “Declassification Defense”
"It should be shocking to the American public and to jurors in a courtroom to hear such a line of defense to allegations of mishandling national defense information."
Assessing Trump’s Claim of ‘Executive Privilege’ on FBI Access to MAL Docs
"In short, the notion that a former president can block his successor from accessing presidential records that the incumbent believes he needs for purposes of carrying out executive…
Trump Associate’s Stated Plan to Publicly Release “Declassified” Documents
New revelations "could have significant legal implications for the Justice Department’s ongoing criminal investigation."
Myths & Misunderstandings Relating to Mar-a-Lago Documents Investigation
Five myths broken down by J. William Leonard who, in government service, was responsible for the oversight of classified information for the entire executive branch.
No, Former Presidents Cannot Assert Executive Privilege. At Least Not Meaningfully.
"Former President Trump’s authority, if any, would be at the 'lowest conceivable ebb' by asserting a claim that is incompatible with Congress’s explicit act plus incompatible…
Modern History of Disclosure of Presidential Records: On the Boundaries of “Executive Privilege”
A detailed account of instances of past administrations' disclosing presidential records, including those of former presidents, to Congress.
Federal Agencies Face April Deadline on Secret JFK Files
Congress has mandated that agencies update the public on thousands of files related to the JFK assassination by April 26. Previous disclosures have been incomplete. Will agencies…
Congress Now Has More Power to Shed Light on Trump’s Abuses of Power
Throughout former President Donald Trump’s tenure, the White House stonewalled congressional oversight requests with impunity. Until now.
Trump and the Demise of the Presidential Records Honor System
News broke yesterday that Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior policy advisor, has been using the private messaging application WhatsApp for official…