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Taking Stock of the Birthright Citizenship Cases, Part II: Making Sense of the Three Established Exceptions
Analysis of the aftermath of Trump v CASA and the pending litigation about the Trump executive order on birthright citizenship.
How to Truly Keep Washington, DC Safe: President Trump’s militarized approach undercuts what’s been working
The spectacle in DC is a warning: presidential authority is being stretched simply to grab power. History tells us that’s how liberty erodes.
Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened – Federalization of Law Enforcement in Washington DC
Carrie Cordero and Donell Harvin join David Aaron to discuss legal and policy considerations regarding federalization of law enforcement in DC.
Dissecting the Litigation: Where Trump Administration Actions Face Early Roadblocks or Traction
A snapshot of where litigation stands and how courts are ruling on challenges to the Trump administration's executive actions.
In Preparing for Large-Scale Conflicts, States Neglect Lessons on Civilian Protection at Their Peril
A new assessment shows that, among the U.S., the U.K., and the Netherlands, none are prepared for the challenges of protecting civilians.
In Trump’s Planned Meeting With Putin, Beware of Traps, Play the Right Cards
President Trump must avoid Putin’s traps, ramp up the pressure on Russia, and make clear that the United States will back Ukraine’s security.
In Congress, a Welcome, and Well-Executed, Next Step to Stop Trump’s Transfers to Torture
Six new bills demanding that the executive branch provide basic information about deportations from U.S. shores should pass unanimously.
Big Budget Act Creates a ‘Deportation Industrial Complex’ That Will be Hard to Dismantle
An assessment of how DHS and ICE will spend new funds and the balance between deportation enforcement and the system's humanitarian goals and proper legal process.
Three Thorny Issues to Watch in Congressional Investigations
Amidst an escalation of interbranch tension, the authors explore three emerging legal issues affecting the law of congressional oversight and separation of powers.
The Freedom of Information Act and Deteriorating Federal Transparency Infrastructure
Weakening FOIA does not merely impair public knowledge — it also reduces the likelihood that abuses will be detected and deterred.
Save the PMF Program or Risk Losing a Generation of Public Servants
The Trump administration's elimination of the PMF program will have negative long-term consequences for an entire generation of policymakers.
The AI Action Plan and Federalism: A Constitutional Analysis
If the U.S. AI Action Plan's approach survives constitutional scrutiny, it will erode vital and enduring checks on presidential authority.