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The Constitutional Quandary Already at the Border
In recent weeks, the prospect that President Trump might declare a national emergency in order to fund the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border has triggered new concerns regarding his adm... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
A Taliban attack on an Afghanistan military intelligence base outside of Kabul killed more than 40 people on Monday, resulting in another major defeat for the Afghan army, the BBC details. -
Can the President Cut Support for Congressional Foreign Travel During the Shutdown?
Last week featured significant developments in the law and policy of congressional foreign travel. On Thursday, Jan. 17, President Trump refused to allow Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to use U.S. mil... -
Supreme Court Stays Injunctions in Trans Ban Case: What Happens Now?
This morning, the Supreme Court granted stays of two district court preliminary injunctions in Trump v. Karnoski and Trump v. Stockman, which had blocked implementation of the Trump administration’s ban ... -
Document: Supreme Court Stays Injunctions in Transgender Servicemember Ban Cases
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court on 5-4 decisions granted two stays of district court injunctions in Trump v. Karnoski and Trump v. Stockman, two cases challenging the Trump administration's ban on military... -
Must Bill Barr Abide Ethics Advice on Recusal? A Debate
The two of us tend to agree on most things. Perhaps it is a result of our similar backgrounds, as career federal prosecutors who worked in the field and came up through the ranks to be United States a... -
Can the Senate Decline to Try an Impeachment Case?
Does the Senate have an obligation to conduct a trial of the president if the House impeaches him? With the increased prospects for an impeachment inquiry now that the Democrats have taken control of the... -
Thinking Critically About “By, With, Through” in Syria, Iraq, and Beyond
Editor’s Note: In the years since 9/11, the United States has waged war around the globe. It has often done so, however, “by, with, and through” local partners. Despite the importance of this approach an... -
The Lawfare Podcast: Ian Bassin on Protecting Democracy
Ian Bassin served in the White House Counsel's office under President Obama. At the dawn of the Trump administration, he became the impresario behind the litigating organization Protect Democracy, which ... -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
Former Attorney General Bill Barr testified before the Senate judiciary committee in his confirmation hearings to serve as President Trump's attorney general on Tuesday and Wednesday. Matthew Kahn shared... -
Better Safe Than Sorry: Transferring Detainees Safely to Coalition Partners
Editor's Note: This post is part of the sixth annual Transatlantic Workshop on International Law and Armed Conflict joint blog series. -
The Sixth Annual Transatlantic Workshop on International Law and Armed Conflict: A Joint Blog Post Series
The 2018 Transatlantic Workshop on International Law and Armed Conflict brought together participants from diverse professional backgrounds including the military, academia, government and NGOs to addres...
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