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What American Mayors Can Learn From Budapest
Amid democratic backsliding, Hungary's mayors helped maintain people's trust in government, demonstrating how local leaders can help reweave torn social fabric.

Lessons from the Pentagon’s Empty Case Against Mark Kelly
Expert on civil-military relations writes on what's behind Secretary Pete Hegseth’s "hollow pursuit" of Senator Mark Kelly.

Legal Foundations of Honorable Military Service
As former judge advocates, it was our responsibility while on active duty to advise on the legal demands of and limits on senior officers’ authority and responsibility.

Collection: ICE and CBP Operations in Minnesota and Other States
Following two civilian deaths in ICE raids in Minneapolis, protests and legal concerns mount. This collection examines the law, facts, and calls for accountability.

Apply the Minnesota Protocol to ICE’s Summary Executions
The Minnesota Protocol frames these killings for what they are: violations of the right to life due to excessive use of force by law enforcement officials during protests.

Fool’s Gold: Speaker Johnson’s Section 702 proposal would place no limits on backdoor searches
"Members can recognize the Johnson proposal for what it is: a transparent attempt to preserve the status quo rather than answer the bipartisan calls for needed reform."

The Fatal Flaws in Georgia’s National Police Modernization
Georgia’s police reform reduced corruption and modernized policing, but it left law enforcement vulnerable to executive control, raising deeper concerns about autonomy.

The International Rule of Law: A Struggle of Memory Against Forgetting
The role lawyers can play in ensuring that the norms underpinning the rules-based international order are not abandoned.
The Just Security Podcast: Hungary After Orban
Zsuzsanna Vegh joins Viola Gienger to explore the Hungarian opposition's win, Magyar's priorities, and how Hungary’s domestic and foreign policies might change.

Separating Fact from Fiction in FACE Act Enforcement
The Trump administration’s new report claims DOJ’s enforcement of the FACE Act unfairly targeted religious Americans. Each of its claims fail against the enforcement record.

The Trump Administration’s Fraud Problem
The Trump administration invokes “fraud” to justify freezing Medicaid, SNAP, and family aid, sidestepping legal safeguards and turning vital programs into political weapons.

Global Crises, Local Impacts: How Mayors Need to Prepare
Global conflicts are fueling local polarization and extremism. Mayors must act early to protect their communities before violence erupts.