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Is There a Free Speech Defense to an Impeachment?
Some observers have argued that the First Amendment protects President Trump from conviction before the Senate for his inflammatory rhetoric. Senators should not take this argument seriously. -
U.S. Army Soldier Charged with Attempting to Help ISIS Attack U.S. Troops
Pfc. Cole James Bridges has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and attempting to murder U.S. military service members. -
Justice Department Announces FARA Charges for Political Scientist Author
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Nomination Hearing: Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin III as Next Defense Secretary
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ChinaTalk: WWII's Legacy in China with Rana Mitter
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Nomination Hearing: Antony Blinken as Next Secretary of State
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The Week That Will Be
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Disqualifying Insurrectionists and Rebels: A How-To Guide
Could Section 3 of the 14th Amendment be used to bar Donald Trump and some of his allies from ever holding federal or state office again? -
The 14th Amendment’s Disqualification Provision and the Events of Jan. 6
Section 3 of the 14th Amendment is the best legal framework available for addressing the extraordinary events at the Capitol with respect to the eligibility of participants to hold public office. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Dan Hemel and Gerard Magliocca on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment
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Contact-Tracing Apps: What’s Needed to Be an Effective Public Health Tool
Many have discussed the shortcomings of contract-tracing apps during the pandemic. The real problem is the lack of adequate social and public health infrastructure in the U.S. -
Nomination Hearing: Alejandro Mayorkas as Next Secretary of Homeland Security
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Nomination Hearing: Avril Haines as Next DNI
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What’s at Stake in the Austin Waiver
The vote on whether to grant General Austin a waiver is a vote on whether the waiver will be a real constraint in the future. -
Online Service Providers and the Fight Against Child Exploitation: The Fourth Amendment Agency Dilemma
The Fourth Amendment government agency problem requires platforms to walk a fine—and sometimes untenable—line in searching for private user content that contains child sex abuse material and other illega... -
The Week that Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
Your weekly summary of everything on the site. -
Negotiating Peace in Iraq’s Disputed Territories: Modifying the Sinjar Agreement
The new agreement represents progress between Baghdad and Erbil, but will need revision to address the concerns of Yazidis and others in the disputed territories. -
The 2021 NDAA, White Supremacy and Domestic Extremism
The NDAA created new programs for combating white supremacy and domestic terrorism, but it omits two important proposals included in earlier versions of the bill. The Biden administration should consider... -
Cyber ‘Deterrence’: A Brexit Analogy
How “imposing costs on our adversaries” has become the “Brexit means Brexit” of cyberspace. -
How to Make the National Cyber Director Position Work
It will fall on the incoming Biden administration to implement the new office—and a great deal of hard work lies ahead.
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Romania, Foreign Election Interference, and a Dangerous U.S. Retreat
The candidates may sound typical for today’s Europe; however, the ongoing Romanian election has been anything but. -
AI Agents Must Follow the Law
Before entrusting AI agents with government power, it’s essential to verify that they’ll obey the law—even when instructed not to. -
Lawfare Daily: Cullen O’Keefe on the Impending Wave of AI Agents
What are AI agents and how do we ensure they operate safely?