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Mueller’s Indictment of Russian Hackers Highlights the Stakes of the Microsoft Case
Robert Mueller’s indictment of Russians suspected of interfering in the 2016 presidential elections is remarkable for a number of reasons. It is remarkable because it suggests that Mueller’s team was ab... -
Al-Nashiri Abated Until Further Notice
In a remarkable turn in United States v. al-Nashiri, military judge Col. Vance Spath suspended proceedings on Friday, Feb. -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
Let’s begin with the special counsel investigation. -
Rational Security: The ‘Do We Have Clearance, Clarence?’ Edition
Dozens of White House officials, including Jared Kushner, lack permanent security clearances. It’s been a really bad week for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. And U.S. intelligence chiefs prese... -
Russian Influence Campaign: What’s in the Latest Mueller Indictment
None of the defendants indicted Friday for their alleged influence operation against the U.S. political system is likely to ever see the inside of an American courtroom. None is in custody. None is likel... -
The Lawfare Podcast: Special Edition: Mueller Indicts Russian Trolls
On Friday, Special Counsel Robert Mueller indicted thirteen Russian nationals and three Russian entities involved in efforts to interfere in the U.S. political system, including the 2016 presidential ele... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
The Justice Department has issued indictments against 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities on charges related to Moscow’s interference in the 2016 presidential election, Politico reports. The ... -
Document: Richard Pinedo Plea Agreement, Criminal Information and Statement of Offense
On Feb. 12, the special counsel's office and Richard Pinedo entered a plea agreement. The agreement, as well as the criminal information document and statement of the offense, are below. Plea Agreement -
Document: Special Counsel Indicts Russian Nationals and Entities
The special counsel has indicted thirteen Russian nationals and three Russian entities on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States. Three defendants are also charged with wire fraud and bank fr... -
Livestream: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Press Conference for Law Enforcement Announcement
At 1:15 p.m. on Friday, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will give a press conference where he is expected to make a law enforcement announcement. Watch the announcement below: -
Document: FISC Responses to Requests from House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court sent the following letters to the chairmen of the House intelligence and judiciary committees on Thursday. Letter to House intelligence committee Chairman Dev... -
Travel Ban Update: Fourth Circuit Affirms Injunction as Supreme Court Awaits Argument
Acting against the backdrop of the Supreme Court’s grant of certiorari in Hawaii’s challenge to the third iteration of President Trump’s travel ban (EO-3), the Fourth Circuit on Thursday by a vote of 9-4...
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