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Doubts Concerning America’s Reliability Should Not Lead to a European Nuclear Deterrent

Stepping away from NATO would reduce U.S. leverage over European allies, potentially leading to more nuclear-armed states.
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Birthright Citizenship and DOJ’s Misuse of History in Its Appellate Briefs

Although the DOJ's briefs in birthright citizen cases might initially seem well-supported, a close look reveals that it is grasping at straws.
Trump's AI Strategy Takes Shape

The Just Security Podcast: Trump’s AI Strategy Takes Shape

Is a distinct Trump strategy for AI beginning to emerge—and what will that mean for the United States and the rest of the world?  
U.S. President Donal Trump shakes hands with El Salvador Presidnet Nayib Bukele next to an American flag.

The New Transparency Rules and the El Salvador Detention Agreement

A 2022 statute could force disclosure of any U.S.-El Salvador agreements connected to the facility where Kilmar Abrego Garcia is detained
U.S. President Donald Trump (C) and Vice President JD Vance meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office at the White House on February 28, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Negotiations at Gunpoint: Does U.S. Pressure on Ukraine for a Minerals Deal Amount to Unlawfully Procuring a Treaty by Use of Force?

Coercion leveraged by the U.S. to secure Ukrainian mineral resources could be deemed use of force, rendering any resulting treaty void.
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DOGE’s Growing Reach into Personal Data: What it Means for Human Rights

Congress should update the Privacy Act to prevent DOGE from violating U.S. international rights obligations.
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Introduction to Series: Data Preservation Under the Trump Administration

A new series on what is at stake — and what can be done — to ensure government information remains publicly accessible and properly stored.
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What Just Happened: The Trump Administration Repealed Zero Tolerance Policy for Rogue Gun Dealers

The Trump administration's repeal of a zero tolerance policy for rogue gun dealers will threaten US public safety and relations with Mexico.
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Unpacking the Voice of America Litigation

Recent rulings by federal judges provide templates for opposing the destruction of congressionally-created agencies like the Voice of America.
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No, the President Cannot Issue Bills of Attainder

Trump orders functioning as bills of attainder are prohibited by the Constitution and repugnant to its separation of powers.
The photo shows four very long, shallow docked boats arrayed next to each other diagonally across the image, seemingly made of iron or metal, carrying belongings and one with a number of adults and children in it. Other people are on land at the back of the image, next to a dirt road beside fields stretching into the distance.

Visa Revocations Disregard South Sudan War Risks, Overlook U.S. Communities’ Embrace of Refugees

The breadth and depth of support for South Sudanese across red and blue states has origins in evangelical backing for the young country.
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America’s Absence in Myanmar’s Early Earthquake Response: A Moral and Strategic Failure

US foreign aid gutting hampers humanitarian response to Myanmar's earthquake toll, leaving gaps filled by China for its strategic gain.
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