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So What’s in the New USA Freedom Act, Anyway?
The House has now passed the USA Freedom Act. If you feel the need to hear Mel Gibson shouting “Freeeedom!” in response, well, don’t thank us. We live to serve: -
<em>Clapper</em> and the Costs of Overlooking Use Restrictions
The Second Circuit’s decision in ACLU v. Clapper holding that the section 215 metadata program exceeds statutory authorization has flaws, including this: The ruling focuses on initial collection exclusiv... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Fighting continued in Yemen yesterday as the humanitarian ceasefire there showed increasing signs of strain. The Associated Press reports that the first full day of the five-day truce saw a Saudi-led coa... -
Intelligence Officials’ Unpersuasive Response To the NYT’s Identification of Three Undercover CIA Officers
The New York Times identified three undercover senior CIA officials in an April 25 story by Mark Mazzetti and Matt Apuzzo about oversight of the CIA’s lethal drone operations. -
Talk Shows this Week on FISA
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"Deadly Metal Rain: The Legality of Flechette Weapons in International Law," by Eitan Barak
Published by Martinus Nijhoff Publishers (2011) Reviewed by His Serenity, The Book Review Editor -
House Passes USA Freedom Act
Likely you've heard about the 338-to-88 vote; here's a report from the New York Times: WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved legislation to end the federal government’s bulk colle... -
An Alternative Approach to 215 for the Senate
Without getting into all the different angles and arguments that are currently being made, this post is intended to offer an alternative way forward for Members of Congress that support aspects of the US... -
Report on the Legal Treatment of Foreign Fighters
The Global Legal Research Center at the Law Library of Congress recently released a report describing the legal frameworks that the United Nations, European Union, and 73 countries have adopted or are co... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
The five-day truce that began in Yemen last night seems to have largely held thus far, despite reports of some violations. Reuters writes that residents have reported heavy fighting between Houthi militi... -
Today: House Votes on USA FREEDOM Act
The full U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to consider H.R. -
Surveillance Reform: Privacy Board Turns to E.O. 12,333
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board is holding its first public meeting outside Washington at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center to examine surveillance activities under E.O. 12,333 ...
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