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Congress’s Options in the Courts: Two Paths to Congressional Litigation Against the Executive Branch
An expert examines whether Congress has standing to pursue relief against the executive branch in federal court.
Guantanamo Dispatches: Jury Selection Is Underway in the USS Cole Bombing Case, First Capital Case at Guantanamo Bay
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of the USS Cole Bombing suspect, the first death penalty trial to be held at Guantanamo.
John Eastman’s Most Dangerous Supreme Court Case Yet
A ruling restoring Eastman's law license after it was revoked for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election would weaken the rule of law.
Accountability Will Come – What Should It Look Like for the Department of Defense?
Failing to hold leaders accountable for the abuses of the Trump administration's Pentagon would invite future officials to repeat them.
Constitutional Collision Course
How Congress can help bolster federal judges and help stop Trump administration noncompliance with court orders.
Collection: Just Security 2026 Midterm Election Analysis and Commentary
This collection brings together analysis of the legal and policy issues surrounding the 2026 U.S. midterm elections published on Just Security.
Guantanamo Dispatches: Trial Judge Finds Defendant in USS Cole Bombing Case Competent to Face Trial
The ruling clears the way for jury selection to start Nov. 2 in the first capital case by the military commission at Guantanamo Bay.
The “Presumption of Regularity” in Trump Administration Litigation (5th edition)
The most comprehensive study of court cases involving the Trump administration from January 20, 2025 to present
Guantanamo Dispatches: USS Cole Defense Lawyers Make 11th Hour Plea for Delay of Trial Starting Monday
With jury selection set to begin in just a few days, the senior military defense lawyer in the USS Cole bombing case asked the judge to postpone the trial by six months.
Just the Docs: Unsealed Criminal Information Against James Comey Under Espionage Act
Unsealed criminal information charges ex-FBI Director James Comey under the Espionage Act over alleged 2016 leak.
What Leaders Can Do Now and Next to Lower Risks of Election Violence
Congress could take several obvious steps to make it safer to participate in the American democratic system.
Boots Off Ballots: Impact on Civil-Military Relations
A deployment around an election that is perceived to be politically motivated would irreparably harm the military's standing with the public.