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Why Secretary Austin reversed course in 9/11 case

What could happen with Trump’s sentencing in the New York hush money case

Gerson provides remarks at summit focused on the rule of law

Can Trump stay in office beyond a second term?

Applying ‘just war’ theory to the war in Ukraine

Trump indicates he may direct DOJ, under the ‘unitary executive’ theory, to target critics

Zaid advises Trump’s targets to take risk of retaliation seriously

What happens to Trump’s charges now that he is President-elect?

Why the DOJ should drop policy shielding sitting presidents from being indicted

It’s time to eliminate deception as an interrogation tool

Will Trump help Mayor Adams with his corruption charges?

A second Trump presidency could reshape constitutional norms

Why Trump’s campaign for a second term met such success

Achieving accountability for torture at Abu Ghraib

Future of the rule of law under a new administration

Apprehension over legal questions arising from a contested election

Is the Electoral College here to stay?

Officials brace for possibility of civil unrest in the days around the election

Concern among intelligence officials about a possible second Trump term

Musk’s cash payments in connection his petition raise legal questions

Under what circumstances can the military be deployed on or around Election Day?

Why election results may not be called on Election Day

Experts urge preparedness for potential of civil unrest surrounding the presidential election

What happens with Trump’s indictment trials if he wins the election?

Examining grey legal areas ahead of Election Day

National security and legal experts stress measures to safeguard democracy and the rule of law in run-up to Election Day

CERL’s tabletop exercise helps prepare for worst-case election-related scenarios

Former Oath Keeper reflects on CERL’s tabletop exercise about insurrectionists stopping the vote

Military and veterans decry Republican lawsuits in swing states against overseas and military voting