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The Lawfare Podcast: Alina Polyakova and Torrey Taussig on 'The Democracy Playbook'
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The novel coronavirus presents significant challenges to the mission and operations of every government agency and department—and the Central Intelligence Agency is no exception. -
The Federal Government’s Legal Authorities in a Public Health Crisis: A Q&A with Benjamin Wittes and Steve Vladeck
Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes talked with Steve Vladeck, professor of law at the University of Texas School of Law, for a 90 minute live Zoom webinar on Monday, March 23 at 8:30 p.m ET. -
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European Elections In a Time of Coronavirus
Among the many things affected by COVID-19 is the electoral process. European leaders are struggling with scheduled local, regional, parliamentary, and presidential elections. -
What’s in Trump’s Executive Order on the Defense Production Act?
President Trump’s new executive order provides additional authorities to address medical supply shortfalls in combating COVID-19—but it doesn’t utilize any of them. -
Reducing One Source of a Potential Election Meltdown
The coronavirus could generate an enormous shift toward voting by mail in the 2020 general election—magnifying the risk of political chaos if the seeming “winner” on election night turns out to have lost... -
The President’s Legal Shell Game to Avoid Accountability
President Trump and his lawyers are engaged in an attempt to fatally weaken the American system of checks and balances. -
Ten Recommendations to Ensure a Healthy and Trustworthy 2020 Election
The COVID-19 pandemic will fundamentally change the 2020 election. How can the U.S. protect the election while ensuring public health? -
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The Refugee Act of 1980: A Forlorn Anniversary
Despite the pall that hangs over the anniversary, an examination of the Refugee Act’s architecture may foster appreciation of what it achieved and provide guidance for overcoming today’s global refugee a... -
The Lawfare Podcast Bonus Edition: Steve Vladeck on Emergency Powers and Coronavirus
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Judge Enjoins Trump Administration's Easing of Restrictions on 3-D Gun Blueprints
The administration’s change in the export regime of small arms has gone into effect, except for the rules relating to the blueprints for 3-D weapons. A federal district judge in Seattle temporarily block... -
Is ICE’s Use of a Maryland Facial Recognition Database Lawful?
The Washington Post reported recently that ICE has accessed a Maryland facial recognition database, which includes photographs of undocumented immigrants who obtained special driver’s licenses. -
Rational Security: The 'Social Distancing' Edition
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The Federal Courts Begin to Adapt to COVID-19
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The Cyberspace Solarium Commission’s Mandate to Fix Congressional Oversight
The report of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission is finally out—and it provides a fresh look at congressional oversight on cybersecurity. -
Better to Be Realistic About the Security Opportunities of Cloud Computing
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What Will It Take to Rebuild the Government in Post-Maduro Venezuela?
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Understanding Trump’s Coercive Foreign Policy
Trump’s attempts to dominate allies come with many costs and few benefits.
