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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A ruling restoring Eastman's law license after it was revoked for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election would weaken the rule of law.
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Collection: Iran, Israel and the United States at War (2025-2026 Operations)

Experts analyze the US-Israel Iran military conflicts - covering nuclear diplomacy; strategic, security, and regional implications; and domestic and international law.
FBI Director Kash Patel, wearing a black suit with a red tie, stands with his right hand raised as he swears an oath. Before him on a desk is a name card that reads "Hon. Kash Patel" while several rows of Senate hearing attendees are visible in the background.

Why is the Government Hiding Court Rebuke on Warrantless FISA Surveillance?

Government agencies have been misusing FISA 702 and the Trump administration is now breaking the law to hide this misconduct from the public.
A view of the back of three white voting booths, each bearing an American flag logo and the word "VOTE." Behind each of the booths can be seen a voter visible from the waist down, the top halves of each of their bodies covered by the booth.

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. 
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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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stands onstage at a podium bearing a globe logo and the words "The Americas Cartel Coalition" against a black backdrop with a cut-off section of the phrase "Counter Cartel Coalition" in white block letters above him.

When Military Leaders Fear Speaking Up, Everyone Is at Risk

Military leaders must be able to provide candid advice, raise legal concerns and challenge questionable orders without fearing retaliation.
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United States Seabed Mineral Activities: Understanding the Legal Landscape

Seabed mining is in the news. Distinctions on who, what, where, when, and why this U.S. mining might occur to guide legal governance.
A voting booth covered with blue curtains stands at the left side of the frame, while on the right, a man stands slightly stooped while placing a paper ballot into a wooden ballot box. Behind the man stand a Romanian flag on his left and a European Union flag to the right.

Foreign Interference and the Democratic Self-Defense Trap: A European Perspective Going into the 2026 Midterms

How to safeguard elections against genuine foreign interference while preventing incumbent governments from exploiting allegations of interference to undermine voting rights?

Servant of the Law: The President as Chief Prosecutor

An examination of the constitutional, legal, and ethical constraints on the president when he exercises his power as chief prosecutor.
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Closing Pay-to-Play Loopholes: Strengthening the Ban on Federal Contractor Political Spending

To help curb government corruption, Congress should close the gaps in and expand the ban on contractor political spending.
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Is the Case Challenging Trump’s Denial of Visas to Harvard Students Moot? (Yes and no.)

Expert analysis of what the expired Harvard visa ban means for the university’s lawsuit against the Trump administration.
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Fueling Russia’s War: The Russian Diesel Deal and International Law

By lifting export restrictions on Russian diesel, the United States arguably bears responsibility for aiding and assisting Russia's unlawful use of force against Ukraine.
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