Racial Animus Claims May Play a Key Role in the TPS Cases
In the Temporary Protected Status cases at the High Court, reviewability is disputed. But the equal protection claims will likely survive.
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The Homeland Security Shutdown and the Power of the Purse
How the executive blunts congressional leverage.
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Oral Argument Preview: When Are Companies Liable for Aiding Human Rights Abuses?
A preview of arguments presented by petitioners, respondents, the U.S., and amici in Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe as the case heads to the Supreme Court.
The Grand Conspiracy’s New Prosecutor May Be the Case’s Biggest Liability
Former Trump lawyer Joseph diGenova is one of the most vocal proponents of a conspiracy theory that he is now in charge of investigating.
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Trump’s New Tariffs Expand the Boundaries of Section 232
Changes to metals tariffs and new pharmaceutical tariffs for companies that haven’t struck deals with Trump push the legal limit.
Reframing the Conversation on Climate Intervention and Security
Two new reports exemplify how focusing on SRM through an extreme security lens alone can undermine productive research and governance.
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Racial Animus Claims May Play a Key Role in the TPS Cases
In the Temporary Protected Status cases at the High Court, reviewability is disputed. But the equal protection claims will likely survive. -
The Homeland Security Shutdown and the Power of the Purse
How the executive blunts congressional leverage. -
Oral Argument Preview: When Are Companies Liable for Aiding Human Rights Abuses?
A preview of arguments presented by petitioners, respondents, the U.S., and amici in Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe as the case heads to the Supreme Court. -
The Grand Conspiracy’s New Prosecutor May Be the Case’s Biggest Liability
Former Trump lawyer Joseph diGenova is one of the most vocal proponents of a conspiracy theory that he is now in charge of investigating. -
Trump’s New Tariffs Expand the Boundaries of Section 232
Changes to metals tariffs and new pharmaceutical tariffs for companies that haven’t struck deals with Trump push the legal limit. -
Reframing the Conversation on Climate Intervention and Security
Two new reports exemplify how focusing on SRM through an extreme security lens alone can undermine productive research and governance. -
The Counterterrorism Toolkit for Cutting the Cartels’ Arms Pipeline
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The Week That Was
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Oral Argument Preview: Chatrie v. United States
On Monday morning, the Supreme Court will take up a case on the constitutionality of geofence warrants. -
Safe Havens for Rebels
A review of Jenny Huangfu Day, “Transborder Fugitives, Extradition, and Political Crimes in Modern China” (Cambridge University Press, 2026) -
Musk Snubs French Authorities
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Blame the Pentagon, Not AI, for Preventable Targeting Mistakes
Yet another preventable tragedy—with an AI twist. -
Implementing Cybercom 2.0 Should Not Postpone Establishing a Cyber Force
The Cybercom 2.0 initiative to improve cyber force generation does not preclude establishing a Cyber Force—it can lay the groundwork for one. -
Designating Cartels as Terrorists Has Sweeping Legal Consequences
The U.S.’s cartel and organized crime terror designations expand state power while shrinking civil and financial infrastructure. -
Cruel and Unusual: Israel’s “Death Penalty for Terrorists” Law
The country’s new legislation raises serious concerns under both international and domestic law.
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ODNI Releases 2026 Threat Assessment
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U.S. Submits Article 51 Letter on ‘Operation Epic Fury’ to UNSC
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Anthropic Challenges the Pentagon’s Supply Chain Risk Determination
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