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People attend a Trans Day of Visibility rally in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2025.

The Collateral Damage of Anti-Trans Policymaking

From healthcare bans to funding cuts, the consequences of hate-driven policymaking opposing transgender rights ripple broadly across communities.
James Boasberg, chief judge of the US District Court for the District of Columbia, attends a panel discussion at the annual American Board Association (ABA) Spring Antitrust Meeting.

The Continuing Saga of Chief Judge Boasberg’s Contempt of Court Inquiry Involving Todd Blanche and Emil Bove

Options for the DC Circuit en banc in these contempt of court proceedings.

Key Questions on U.S. Killing Tren de Aragua Leader Inside Venezuela

Does the killing of Tren de Aragua's leader by the U.S. military in Venezuela constitute murder? An extrajudicial killing? What was its purported legal basis?
Shield of the department of commerce against a concrete wall.

Legal Considerations Related to the Anthropic “Export Controls Directive”

"The breadth of the order issued with respect to the Anthropic models is unprecedented."

The Mythos Recall and Washington’s Missing AI Safety Playbook

"Further evidence of the need for a regulatory system that provides a more stable equilibrium for stakeholders to operate."
Humpback whales as seen from above swimming in blue water

Going Dark: Why Dismantling America’s Ocean Sensors Is a Security Risk

Shutting off ocean observation will reduce the United States' ability to see and respond to developments in fast-changing seas.
U.S. soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand with their backs to the camera during a briefing or formation.

Thoughts for Judge Advocates in Challenging Times

Former JAGs provide principles to guide U.S. military lawyers as the U.S. armed forces faces unprecedented legal and ethical pressures.
A sleek industrial robotic arm reaching toward a glowing CPU chip suspended above a circuit-board surface, symbolizing artificial intelligence and machine cognition.

It’s Not too Late to Fix the AI Exports Program

The administration must treat the program as economic statecraft rather than a vehicle for green-lighting deals industry would pursue anyway.
Senegalese peacekeepers of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) patrol near Carnot on May 28, 2026.

US-Central African Republic Deportation Agreement Escalates Attack on Immigrants and Puts Lives at Risk

Congress should demand transparency and require the U.S. government to publicly release third-country deportation agreements, including with the Central African Republic. 
Members of the National Guard patrol around the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC.

A Year Later: The Stakes of Ordering Military Personnel to Police American Streets

One year since Trump sent the National Guard to LA, a new report warns military deployments for domestic policing produce escalation, disillusionment, and politicization.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 03, 2026, in Washington, DC.

AI ‘Regulation’ in the Chokepoint State

President Trump’s new executive order on AI regulation rests on broad executive discretion and seeks to bypass judicial accountability.
Binders of executive orders stacked on a desk.

Collection: Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions

Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates.
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