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How Far Will Campaign Finance Deregulation Go?
A review of Ann Southworth, “Big Money Unleashed: The Campaign to Deregulate Election Spending” (University of Chicago Press, 2022).
TikTok v. Garland Opens the Door to Global Censorship
The case sets a dangerous legal precedent, empowering governments to police speech on platforms by invoking national security.
Court in a Storm: Israel, the ICC, and the Trump Administration
Washington is considering how to punish the international court for its charges against Israeli leaders. There’s a narrow path to an outcome that’s good for all parties.
A Step in the Right Direction for Prepublication Review
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How Far Will Campaign Finance Deregulation Go?
A review of Ann Southworth, “Big Money Unleashed: The Campaign to Deregulate Election Spending” (University of Chicago Press, 2022). -
TikTok v. Garland Opens the Door to Global Censorship
The case sets a dangerous legal precedent, empowering governments to police speech on platforms by invoking national security. -
Court in a Storm: Israel, the ICC, and the Trump Administration
Washington is considering how to punish the international court for its charges against Israeli leaders. There’s a narrow path to an outcome that’s good for all parties. -
A Step in the Right Direction for Prepublication Review
ODNI clarifies the standard for submitting writings to the government. -
The Situation: A Memo for the New Attorney General
Earnest and serious advice for a woman who has a hard job. -
Are Domestic Drone Shoot-Downs Lawful?
There are significant gaps in federal, state, and local governments’ authorities to intercept drones, though some fixes are on the table. -
Elon Musk Weaponizes the Government
The billionaire is turning the U.S. government’s own strategy against itself. -
Trump’s Petty Purge of 15 Young Jan. 6 Prosecutors
The fired lawyers are mainly thirty-somethings who had been slated to prosecute street crime in the District. -
Will Employees Who Resign Have a Remedy?
The courts may not provide relief to employees if the federal government reneges on the deferred resignation program.
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