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The New UN Cybercrime Treaty Is a Bigger Deal Than Even Its Critics Realize
A new treaty endorses a state criminalizing conduct by anyone, anywhere, so long as the conduct harms one of its nationals. -
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... -
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. -
Eric Adams Indictment Unsealed
According to the indictment, Adams allegedly accepted bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign donors. -
Springfield, Ohio, Is a Microcosm of American Political Violence
This latest incident of political violence in Springfield demonstrates that a clear playbook for violent extremists has emerged. -
Will Georgia's New Election Rules Allow Trump to Steal the Presidency?
The rules will almost certainly not hamstring the certification of Georgia’s electoral votes. And even if certification is delayed, such delays do not open up a legal loophole for Trump to overturn the e... -
The Relative Insignificance of the Immunity Holding in Trump v. United States (and What Is Really Important in the Decision)
A Constitution Day speech at the University of Michigan Law School -
Man Charged in Second Alleged Assassination Attempt of Former President Trump
The Justice Department charged Ryan Wesley Routh with two federal felony counts connected to the alleged assassination attempt. -
How the Insurrection Act (Properly Understood) Limits Domestic Deployments of the U.S. Military
While legislative reforms would be helpful, a strong case can be made that the existing language of the act should be read narrowly, for both constitutional and practical reasons. -
The Justice Department and the Challenge of Public Confidence
A review of David Rohde, “Where Tyranny Begins: The Justice Department, the FBI, and the War on Democracy” (W.W. Norton, 2024). -
Two Visions of National Security at the Harris-Trump Debate
A roundup of the candidates’ statements across seven national security themes. -
The Klan Act: Legal Liability for Political Violence
A recent federal court opinion clarifies a portion of the Ku Klux Klan Act, providing a tool to address election-related violence.
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