Latest in Criminal Justice & Rule of Law
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Canadian Judge Dismisses Meng Wanzhou’s Application to End Extradition Hearings
What’s in the decision that brings the Huawei CFO one step closer to U.S. extradition? -
The German Constitutional Court Nixes Foreign Surveillance
The German Constitutional Court ruled that German espionage activity must conform to the country’s constitution, even if conducted overseas on non-German citizens. What’s in the ruling? -
U.S. Policing After Wave One of COVID-19
What should police focus on during and after the pandemic? -
The 'Shadow Report' on Commanders’ Prosecutorial Powers Raises More Questions Than Answers
There’s a new expert report out on potential reforms to the military justice system. The report raises some good ideas but has its flaws. -
The Justice Department’s Faulty Arguments in the Flynn Case
Under the logic of the government’s motion to dismiss the charges against Michael Flynn, the FBI can’t investigate whether someone is a Russian agent unless it already has evidence that the person is a R... -
The Justice Department Wants to Drop Flynn’s Case. Can the Judge Say No?
Precedent seems to require the dismissal of the Michael Flynn case, but Judge Emmet Sullivan can ask questions first. -
An Ugly Day for the Justice Department
The Justice Department makes an unfathomably bad argument in dismissing the case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn. -
Immigration Update: Ninth Circuit Rules Against Trump Ban on Uninsured
In a ruling on May 4, the Ninth Circuit denied the government's request for a stay of a nationwide preliminary injunction against a presidential proclamation barring admission of immigrants without "appr... -
The Dormant Commerce Clause Can’t Override State and Local Lockdowns
Attorney General William Barr’s suggestion that state and local pandemic policies violate the dormant Commerce Clause rings hollow. -
Is a Major Change to Military Justice in the Works?
A new expert report recommends that the military justice system change who decides whether a particular service-member should be court-martialed. That would be a major shift. -
Flynn Redux: What Those FBI Documents Really Show
A lot of people seem to be expecting Michael Flynn's sudden vindication. They should take a deep breath. -
Why the Postal Service Is Critical to National Security
A lack of USPS funding could affect not only mail delivery but also a number of other Postal Service functions as well—including law enforcement and disaster response.


