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The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
As the week began, Lawfare’s focus was on the courts. -
U.N. Special Rapporteur Releases New Report on Drone Use
Ben Emmerson, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, has released a report in the course of his investi... -
The Clear and Convincing Standard and Citizen Drone Strikes
When last we debated the Government’s legal authority to kill an American terrorist overseas, some big-ticket questions had to do with proof: exactly how much evidence would be required before executive ... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
In his first public appearance since his ouster last Saturday, former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych announced at a news conference in Russia that he intends to "keep fighting for the future of Uk... -
What is the Point of the New Drone Targeting Rules?
Another tidbit from the NYT story Ben just flagged: It is unclear what Mr. Obama’s position is on whether Mr. Shami should be targeted. American officials said that as part of the new rules ordered by Mr. -
Who is the American the U.S. May Be Targeting Overseas?
The New York Times has the answer---sort of: WASHINGTON — He is known as Abdullah al-Shami, an Arabic name meaning Abdullah the Syrian. But his nom de guerre masks a reality: He was born in the United S... -
Two Videos from RSA
I haven't watched these two speeches from the RSA conference yet, but Paul tells me they are both worth seeing: -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
The Guardian reports, based on more Snowden-leaked files, that the NSA assisted British intelligence services in intercepting and storing webcam images of millions of internet users not -
Of Relevance and Reform Under Section 215
Lawyers love a good fight on definitions, and debate about the § 215 metadata program has raged on the meaning of the statutory language, “relevant to an authorized investigation.” Critics link complian... -
Statutory Authority, Military Installations and Protests: Today's Supreme Court Ruling in United States v. Apel
Federal law criminalizes the reentry of a “military . . . installation” after having been ordered not to do so by “any officer or person in command.” 18 U.S.C. § 1382. But does that criminal prohibit... -
Statement of Chief Prosecutor on Pre-Trial Motions in Al-Nashiri Case
The chief prosecutor in United States v. Al-Nashiri, Brig. Gen. Mark Martins, spoke at Guantanamo Bay today on the many pre-trial motions in the case. The introduction is below and you can view the full ... -
From Planet Egypt
This is from a real Egyptian government web site, that of the State Information Service.
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