Latest in Criminal Justice & Rule of Law
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Lawfare Daily: Can Minnesota Prosecute ICE Agent Jonathan Ross?
What is the state of Minnesota’s jurisdiction to criminally investigate Jonathan Ross? -
Putting Press Freedom to the Test
The FBI’s search of a Washington Post reporter’s home raises questions about the protections afforded to journalists in leak cases. -
The Situation: “Evident Clinical Symptoms”
There is no magic bullet solution to a deranged president. -
Trump’s Grand Conspiracy Delusion
The Grand Conspiracy is a conspiracy theory, not a real legal theory. -
The Situation: A Temper Tantrum in a Legal Brief
Even when the Justice Department is right, it manages to behave with wild impropriety. -
Minnesota Can Prosecute Jonathan Ross—But It May Not Be Easy
States can prosecute federal officials for violating state law, depending on the specific facts and laws. -
Before and After the Trigger Press That Killed Renee Good
Regardless of whether deadly force was legally justified, Renee Nicole Good’s death was preventable. -
Trump Administration Releases Legal Opinion on Maduro Capture, Attacks on Venezuela
The Justice Department’s heavily redacted memo argues U.S. military actions in Venezuela are consistent with domestic and international law. -
The Situation: Extortion as Governance
How criminal investigation becomes an instrument of monetary policy. -
The Situation: We Agree
Finding points of common ground on Jan. 6 with the White House -
Congress Must Define ‘Unlawful Order’ Under Military Law
Without clear definitions, commanders risk issuing unlawful orders, and troops risk obeying them. -
Inside the Legal Battles Ahead for Nicolás Maduro
From extraterritorial arrest to head-of-state immunity, his case will test long-standing doctrines.


