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Report Finds Widespread Use of Facial Recognition Technology by Federal Agencies Could Pose Privacy Risk
The report recommends that agencies track and assess the systems they use to mitigate the privacy and accuracy risks. -
American Democracy, Coups and Retired Generals
Calls to try former senior military officials by court-martial for their public political comments demand contextualization as well as condemnation. -
The Lawfare Podcast: What to Make of U.S. Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria
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Why Defining ‘Extremism’ Matters to the U.S. Military
The current Department of Defense description of extremism prohibits the effects of a problem it does not yet define. A clear definition is needed to address extremism. -
Why Didn’t the FBI Review Social Media Posts Announcing Plans for the Capitol Riot?
FBI Director Christopher Wray says that the bureau’s internal guidelines prevented it from looking at social media posts announcing the planned attack on the Capitol. But the guidelines say nothing of th... -
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The Lawfare Podcast: Adam Klein Looks Behind the FISA Curtain
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The National Security Law Podcast: Road Trip!
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The Coronavirus Pandemic and Network Neutrality Implications
Title II classification of broadband would have offered significant consumer protections during the pandemic. However, net neutrality regulations take into account the actions of only internet service pr... -
The Cyberlaw Podcast: The Trustbusters Come for Big Tech
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Pelosi Proposes House Select Committee to Investigate Jan. 6
House Speaker Pelosi proposed legislation to create a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. -
Department of Justice Launches Task Force to Protect Election Officials
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Lawfare Live: Dan Byman and Quinta Jurecic on the House Jan. 6 Investigation
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The Promise and Pitfalls of a Coronavirus Commission
A proposed coronavirus commission could provide a fuller picture of the government’s response to the pandemic. But its success depends on how it is staffed. -
The Lawfare Podcast: The FBI, Part Deux
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Remembering the Khobar Towers Bombing
The terrorist attack on the Khobar Towers was the bloodiest attack on America between the Beirut Marine barracks disaster in 1983 and September 11, 2001. Its legacy still haunts Washington’s relations wi... -
How the United States Can Compete With Chinese Influence in Southeast Asia
Promoting regional interdependence through U.S. partners might give Southeast Asian countries more policy independence from Washington, but will also make them more resilient to Chinese influence. -
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The Situation: Crypto Scams and Gratuities Laws
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Rational Security: The “Shaving Face” Edition
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