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The utility and limits of the proportionality rule

‘Impartiality’ is paramount in handling of Epstein case

Operation Midnight Hammer raises questions pertaining to scope of presidential war powers

Ruling from NH federal judge to block Trump’s birthright citizenship order is likely to face scrutiny

U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board ‘is effectively defunct’

U.S. should take the development of nuclear-powered icebreakers seriously

General Votel comments on evolving situation in Iran

Abiding by the UN Charter is the ‘surest path to peace’ in Iran-Israel conflict

Changing how the Pentagon budgets is a ‘strategic imperative’

AUKUS security pact could face strain as courts increasingly consider challenges to executive authority

‘Congressional quiescence’ on matters connected to authorizations of military force

Science-based approaches are ‘more effective’ than coercive methods at gathering accurate intelligence

Legal principles governing the president’s use of the military for domestic purposes

Did President Trump have the legal authority to attack Iran’s nuclear sites?

Denying U.S. institutions federal funds for not complying with the president’s agenda is ‘extortionate’ and ‘unconstitutional’

Israel’s strikes on Iran were a ‘serious violation of international law’

Israel was ‘doubly justified’ in attacking Iran’s nuclear weapons program

Congress’ power ‘to declare war’ serves important role in ‘restraining’ the president

CERL welcomes 2025 internship class

Dismantling of DOJ Public Integrity Section puts rule of law at risk, Gerson warns

California’s lawsuit challenging President Trump’s federalization of the National Guard is ‘quite strong’

‘Longstanding tradition of an independent military’ at stake in L.A. protest response

Some call on Ireland to stop the U.S. from transporting weapons through its airports when international law is at stake

Polygraph tests are being ‘weaponized’ against government officials, Zaid asserts

Finkelstein participates in event designed to strengthen democracy through civic dialogue

Deals struck between top law firms and President Trump cause concern among rule of law experts

Supreme Court blocks Trump from using Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans accused of having ties to terrorist organization

General Votel presented West Point Association of Graduates’ 2025 Distinguished Graduate Award

Legal options available to states for protecting autonomy of National Guard