The Chaos and Cruelty of DVD v. DHS
The litigation over third-country removals highlights the Trump administration’s pattern of legalistic noncompliance.
Trump Moved to Dismiss Police Consent Decrees—How Can Judges Respond?
Whether the Trump administration unravels this federal civil rights enforcement program 30 years in the making may depend on the judges who oversee them.
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The Future of American Cybersecurity
What Europe and the world can expect while Trump is in power.
Western Europeans Are Hedging on a Post-U.S. NATO
A recent survey of NATO’s four biggest members finds that Western Europe’s scramble to arm itself is riddled with contradictions.
Defining ‘Rebellion’ in 10 U.S.C. § 12406 and the Insurrection Act
Congress has a duty to precisely define the conditions that trigger a president’s emergency use of the military on American soil.
War Crimes for Fun and Profit
War influencers are posting evidence of their crimes online. Why has there been so little accountability?
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Trump Moved to Dismiss Police Consent Decrees—How Can Judges Respond?
Whether the Trump administration unravels this federal civil rights enforcement program 30 years in the making may depend on the judges who oversee them. -
The Future of American Cybersecurity
What Europe and the world can expect while Trump is in power. -
Western Europeans Are Hedging on a Post-U.S. NATO
A recent survey of NATO’s four biggest members finds that Western Europe’s scramble to arm itself is riddled with contradictions. -
The Situation: Bombs and Trust
The problem of military actions by men without civic virtue -
Defining ‘Rebellion’ in 10 U.S.C. § 12406 and the Insurrection Act
Congress has a duty to precisely define the conditions that trigger a president’s emergency use of the military on American soil. -
War Crimes for Fun and Profit
War influencers are posting evidence of their crimes online. Why has there been so little accountability? -
The Chaos and Cruelty of DVD v. DHS
The litigation over third-country removals highlights the Trump administration’s pattern of legalistic noncompliance. -
Planning for Protracted Conflict With China: Five Questions to Ask
Where and how a conflict starts will affect the kind of war it will be. -
The Week That Was
Your weekly summary of everything on the site. -
The Law of Going to War With Iran
Right or wrong, the executive branch likely thinks Trump has the legal authority to do it—at least until Congress or the courts say otherwise. -
The U.K.-U.S. Data Access Agreement
Although the CLOUD Act-enabled agreement faces challenges, it offers valuable lessons for other U.S. e-evidence agreements under negotiation. -
Data Brokers Are a Killer's Best Friend
The latest edition of the Seriously Risky Business cybersecurity newsletter, now on Lawfare. -
Ukraine’s Precarious Pursuit of Justice Through In Absentia Trials
Ukraine’s practice of trying Russian military officials in absentia for war crimes could be at odds with the prescribed international law. -
When AUKUS Meets the Rule of Law
As courts become increasingly willing to dip their toes in foreign affairs, domestic legal challenges may threaten alliance cohesion. -
The War on Nonprofits
Persecuting NGOs in the name of national security often serves as a pretense for government efforts to quiet dissent and consolidate power.
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What Congress Has Done—and What It Still Needs to Do—to Protect NATO
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White House Releases Letter Notifying Congress of Iran Strikes
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Trump Issues Full or Partial Travel Ban for 19 Countries
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White House Releases Memo Directing Investigation Into Biden Admin
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Trump Issues Proclamation to ‘Address Risks at Harvard University’
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New Facts About the RDI Program and the Treatment of a 9/11 Defendant
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Trump Signs Order ‘Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement’
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White House Releases Letter Informing Congress of Houthi Strikes
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