Lawfare Live: Trials of the Trump Administration, Oct. 10
Join the Lawfare team at 4 pm ET for a discussion of the litigation targeting actions from President Trump.
The Situation: Three Thoughts on the Comey Arraignment
I’ve never seen an arraignment hearing quite like this one.
How Acquisition Reform Could Make Military AI More Expensive and Less Safe
Proposed changes to how the military acquires and tests weapons expose taxpayers to more wasteful spending while undermining the delivery of safe and effective capabilities.
Tech’s ‘Sovereignty Washing’ in Europe Will Ripple in the Global South
Tech companies’ promises of digital sovereignty in Europe warrant skepticism—and could have pernicious impacts on the Global South.
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Microsoft’s Crackdown on Unit 8200 Reveals Tech’s Intermediary Role
Microsoft’s recent action against Israel’s Unit 8200 demonstrates Big Tech’s growing ability to limit state-operated surveillance practices.
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The Comey Indictment and Selective or Vindictive Prosecution
A primer on the powerful legal tools and the high evidentiary burden placed on defendants to use them successfully.
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The Situation: Three Thoughts on the Comey Arraignment
I’ve never seen an arraignment hearing quite like this one. -
How Acquisition Reform Could Make Military AI More Expensive and Less Safe
Proposed changes to how the military acquires and tests weapons expose taxpayers to more wasteful spending while undermining the delivery of safe and effective capabilities. -
Tech’s ‘Sovereignty Washing’ in Europe Will Ripple in the Global South
Tech companies’ promises of digital sovereignty in Europe warrant skepticism—and could have pernicious impacts on the Global South. -
Microsoft’s Crackdown on Unit 8200 Reveals Tech’s Intermediary Role
Microsoft’s recent action against Israel’s Unit 8200 demonstrates Big Tech’s growing ability to limit state-operated surveillance practices. -
Analyzing New International Data Transfer Obligations for U.S. Entities
U.S. entities should be aware of new data transfer rules and how they compare to one another. -
The Comey Indictment and Selective or Vindictive Prosecution
A primer on the powerful legal tools and the high evidentiary burden placed on defendants to use them successfully. -
The Situation: Just Asking Questions
I have a lot of them. -
The Practical Role of ‘Test and Evaluation’ in Military AI
T&E can empower the U.S. military to use AI in line with the law of armed conflict. -
Abrego Garcia v. Noem: A Hearing Diary, Oct. 6
A play-by-play account of a status conference that turned into a hearing on whether Abrego is entitled to release. -
Emergency Hearing on Sending California and Texas National Guard to Oregon
A live-blog of the Oct. 5 temporary injunction hearing over whether to block President Trump from sending federalized troops to Oregon. -
Europe’s Data Broker Problem Threatens U.S. National Security
Data brokerage in Europe is putting U.S. service members and personnel at risk. The U.S. is waiting on Europe to step in. -
Next Up: Letitia James
It’s hard to imagine a worse case than the one against James Comey—until you see the one against the attorney general of New York. -
The Geography of a U.S.-China War
Conflict over Taiwan would promote escalation in ways U.S.-Soviet tensions in Europe never did. -
The Situation: Murder She Wrote
There’s a word for what they’re doing. -
Oregon v. Trump: A Hearing Diary
A live-blog of the temporary injunction hearing over whether to block federalization of 200 National Guard troops in Portland.
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Live Coverage
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What's Old Is New Again
With every new administration comes new promises and new actions on national security. But what’s “new” has often been proposed or even tried before—which means there’s a good chance Lawfare has already analyzed some of the legal and policy implications they present. So we’re making that past content readily accessible as it becomes newly relevant.
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Lawfare Daily: DOGE’s Attack on the Treasury Department
Why is it so alarming to have political appointees accessing BFS systems? -
A Primer on the Civil Service and the Trump Administration
The broad discretion afforded to presidents to shape personnel policy poses a threat to the civil service during the Trump administration. -
Immigration Is Not Invasion
Texas’s argument equating the two goes against the text and original meaning of the Constitution, and would set a dangerous precedent if courts accept it.
Documents
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NY Attorney General Letitia James Indicted in Eastern District of Virginia
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Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted
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Georgia Supreme Court Declines Willis's Disqualification Appeal
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Bolton Search Warrant Affidavit Unsealed
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Justice Dept. OIG Releases Report on Ex-FBI Agent’s Alleged Misconduct
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Trump Offers First Legal Justification for Venezuela Boat Strike
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D.C. Sues Trump Administration for National Guard Deployment
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Trump Signs Order Expanding Pentagon’s Role in Domestic Law Enforcement
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Lawfare Daily: The State of the Spyware Industry with Jen Roberts and Sarah Graham
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Lawfare Daily: How are the Courts Doing?
Two former federal judges discuss how courts are handling the enormous stress being put on the legal system. -
Lawfare Daily: ‘38 Londres Street,’ Impunity, and Immunity with Philippe Sands
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