Latest in Criminal Justice & Rule of Law
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Justice Department Charges Individuals with Violation of North Korea Sanctions
The Department of Justice has charged three foreign nationals with conspiracy to violate sanctions regulations against North Korea with bank fraud, in addition to conspiracy to launder funds. -
The 9/11 Commission Report, the Pandemic and the Future of Homeland Security
What insights does the 9/11 Commission Report have for the current era? -
Did the Ninth Circuit Create a New Fourth Amendment Notice Requirement for Surveillance Practices?
An overlooked part of United States v. Moalin could have a major impact on surveillance law. -
Four Obstacles to Local Surveillance Ordinances
Our research reveals common traits that thwarted municipal efforts to establish local civilian control over law enforcement surveillance. -
Pompeo’s Right About One Thing: Diplomats Deserve First Amendment Rights
The secretary of state has accidentally shed light on the burdensome restrictions that the State Department puts on its overseas employees and their families. -
Fourteen Places Have Passed Local Surveillance Laws. Here’s How They’re Doing.
These procedures show promise as a complement to judicial oversight, but cities could do more to stop vendors from shielding surveillance tools from scrutiny. -
Barr’s Campaign Against Independent Expertise Claims Another Victim
Brad Wiegmann’s removal as head of the National Security Division’s policy office is a major loss for the Department of Justice. -
How the Coronavirus Is Affecting American Jihadist Travelers
The pandemic has slowed global travel significantly. But a few determined individuals show that the terrorism threat posed by American foreign fighters remains strong. -
Measurement Matters: The Key to Police Reform
More and more Americans agree that policing needs rethinking. Picking new police performance metrics would be a good first step. -
A Recent Prosecution Shows the Hypocrisy of Flynn’s Defenders
The same arguments used to defend Michael Flynn could be used against the prosecution of FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith. Yet Flynn’s supporters have remained silent. -
COVID-19 and the Chance to Reform U.S. Refugee Policy
COVID-19 has exposed the underlying fault lines in societies around the world. Yet by revealing long ignored flaws, it presents a rare chance to reform. -
The Evolution of DHS Intelligence Review Policy
New documents shed light on how the intelligence and analysis unit at DHS was unleashed.


