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Boat strike campaign facing continued scrutiny as death toll climbs

Amicus brief filed in En Banc Fifth Circuit Alien Enemies Act case

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Legal analysis on the strikes against Venezuela and what to expect next

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Shawn Turner honored at Marine Corps 250th anniversary event

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Fulfilling promises to Afghan Allies Act necessary to protect those who supported US efforts in Afghanistan

CERL files amicus brief in Trump v. Illinois on behalf of more than 150 members of Congress in the Senate and House

Time to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria?

President Trump discusses using more than the National Guard in US cities

UN Global Commission publishes report on AI in the military domain

Rapidly changing warfare and what the US is doing to keep up

Airstrikes against suspected drug boats is a clear War Powers Resolution issue

Brief filed by Martin Lederman likely prompted Court to ask for more information in Trump v Illinois

More Strikes in Gaza as both sides claim the other has broken the ceasefire

International leaders condemn US airstrikes in the Pacific

Supreme Court must act on the deployment of US troops to American cities

To de-escalate tensions in the wake of strikes, US and Iran should look to Geneva Conventions

National Guard deployments threaten system of federalism

Serious ethical concerns with Trump’s request for millions in damages from DOJ

Indictment of former Trump advisor John Bolton is ‘troubling’

‘Profound consequences’ to invoking war powers to target Venezuelan drug cartel

Experts question Trump’s legal arguments for his war against drug trafficking

Fundraising efforts for new White House ballroom put companies in a tough spot

Trump-Hegseth messaging will have ‘corrosive effect’ on commitment to rule of law values

Trump’s approval of CIA operations in Venezuela raises concerns about compliance with international law

Reaction to immigration tactics being used as ‘pretext’ for National Guard deployments

Will President Trump invoke the Insurrection Act?

Courts weighing legality of National Guard deployments are setting a ‘clear record’ of conditions on the ground

Orders to deploy federal troops to Portland are ‘clearly illegal’

Future of federally funded scientific research is on the line