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The Week That Was
Your weekly summary of everything on the site. -
Jack Smith Makes His Case
In a new filing, the special counsel sets out the most detailed evidence yet against Donald Trump in the prosecution of the former president. -
The Sde Teiman HCJ Judgment: Too Little, Too Late?
A recent judgment of the Israeli Supreme Court held that conditions in a notorious detention center must comply with Israeli law. -
Lawfare Live: Trump's Trials and Tribulations, Oct. 3
Join the Lawfare team today for a discussion of the trials of Donald Trump. -
New and Old Tools to Tackle Deepfakes and Election Lies in 2024
How new statutory prohibitions and long-standing tort claims can combat pernicious election lies when voter intimidation laws fall short. -
The Justice Department’s New Approach to “Despite-Fischer” Cases
When federal prosecutors believe they can still prove obstruction of an official proceeding in Jan. 6 cases, they have come up with a new and creative way to navigate the Supreme Court’s narrowing of tha... -
The Law of Presidential Retribution
A White House counsel advised Trump he lacked authority to circumvent the attorney general in ordering criminal investigations. Future counsels may give very different advice. -
Lawfare Daily: Mayor Adams, the Feds, and a Whole Lot of Foreign Money
Why was Mayor Eric Adams indicted? -
Indictment of Alleged Iranian Hackers of Trump Campaign Unsealed
The indictment details the efforts of the defendants to steal nonpublic Trump campaign materials and engage in a “hack-and-leak” operation. -
First Amendment Limits on AI Liability
AI-generated content likely enjoys broad First Amendment protection, but remains subject to defamation laws and other established speech restrictions. -
Eric Adams Indictment Unsealed
According to the indictment, Adams allegedly accepted bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign donors. -
Why Courts Don’t Enforce Arms Transfer Restrictions Under U.S. Law
Courts typically dismiss cases when plaintiffs sue to enforce statutes restricting the provision of arms or military aid.