Firoozeh Kashani-Sabet joins WHYY to discuss where Iran’s country-wide protests may be leading
CERL Affiliated Faculty Firoozeh Kashani-Sabet interviewed on, “The protests in Iran,” Radio Times, WHYY
Video Playback: Perspectives on Domestic Violent Extremism
The Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, the Annenberg Public Policy Center, and Perry World House of the University of Pennsylvania hosted a panel discussion with Mr. Robert Kelner of Covington & Burling LLP, and the CERL Executive Board, Prof. Mary McCord of Georgetown University, and Mr. Oren Segal of the Anti-Defamation League. […]
CNN opinion cites CERL-APPC report on shuttering Guantánamo Bay detention facility
“Guantanamo has become America’s cage,” Elisa Massimino, CNN
Penn Carey Law professor co-leads report on Guantánamo Bay closure, prompting Congressional meetings
CERL Faculty Director Claire Finkelstein quoted in, “Penn Carey Law professor co-leads report on Guantánamo Bay closure, prompting Congressional meetings,” The Daily Pennsylvanian
Video Playback: Is Violent Extremism a Threat to Democracy?
The Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, the Annenberg Public Policy Center, and Perry World House of the University of Pennsylvania hosted a conversation with Secretary Jeh Johnson on September 28, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. CERL’s Prof. Claire Finkelstein moderated. Event Details Distinguished Speaker Secretary Jeh Johnson Jeh Johnson is a partner […]
Firoozeh Kashani-Sabet discusses what sparked the Iran protests
CERL Affiliated Faculty Firoozeh Kashani-Sabet interviewed in, “Iran protests, explained,” by Kristen de Groot, Penn Today
Richard Painter comments on what records from Trump’s accountant might reveal
CERL Advisory Council member Richard Painter quoted in, “Two key questions as Congress scrutinizes records from Trump’s accountant,” by Ben Werschkul, Yahoo Finance
David Jonas discusses significance of Russia’s “partial mobilization”
CERL Advisory Council member David Jonas quoted in, “What Does Russia’s Partial Military Mobilization Mean?” by Sarah Gleim, HowStuffWorks
“The President’s will is not law,” Claire Finkelstein said of Trump declassification claims
CERL Faculty Director Claire Finkelstein quoted in, “Fact Check: U.S. Presidents Can NOT Declassify Documents Simply By Saying ‘It’s Declassified’ Or By Merely ‘Thinking About It’ – There Is A Procedure For Doing It,” Ed Payne, Lead Stories
Opinion: Geoffrey Berman reveals how Donald Trump abused his firing power
Advisory Council member Richard Painter, “Geoffrey Berman reveals how Donald Trump abused his firing power,” MSNBC The views expressed in this opinion do not necessarily represent those of any organization or university.
Brig Gen (Ret) Stephen Xenakis, MD, discusses promise of psychedelic therapies
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Stephen Xenakis, M.D., quoted in, “Biden Administration Considers Psychedelic Therapies Task Force,” by Ken Jordan, LUCID News For more from Brig. Gen. Xenakis on this topic, see “A Balm for Psyches Scarred by War,” by Rachel Nuwer, The New York Times
Opinion: Natural Gas May Soon Spark War Between Israel and Hezbollah
Former CERL Fellow Nicholas Seidel, “Natural Gas May Soon Spark War Between Israel and Hezbollah,” Newsweek
Wall Street Journal exclusive features CERL Working Group report on Guantánamo
News Exclusive, “Biden Administration Quietly Steps Up Effort to Close Guantanamo,” by Jess Bravin, The Wall Street Journal
Brig. Gen. John Baker quoted in reporting by New York Times on high costs of Guantánamo Prison
CERL Executive Board member Brig. Gen. John Baker quoted in, “At Millions Per Detainee, Guantánamo Prison Stuck in a Cycle of Costly Delays,” by Carol Rosenberg, The New York Times
Video Playback: Beyond Guantánamo: Restoring the Rule of Law to the Law of War
Twenty-one years after the 9/11 attacks, the Guantánamo Bay (GTMO) detention facility at the U.S. naval base in Cuba remains in operation at an annual cost of $540 million. The delay in shuttering the prison has deferred justice for the families of the 9/11 victims and the detainees alike. A site of torture and degrading […]
Article: The manipulation of minds: reckoning with the legacy of the American post 9/11 torture program
Maria Hartwig and CERL Advisory Council member Mark Fallon, “The manipulation of minds: reckoning with the legacy of the American post 9/11 torture program,” Vol. 32 No. 3 (2022): Torture Journal: Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture
“North Korea is already a member of the nuclear club,” said Director James Clapper
CERL Executive Board member James Clapper quoted in, “North Korea rules out denuclearization. The West should prioritize human rights,” The Hill Original commentary from an address at the Institute for Corean-American Studies (ICAS)
JURIST coverage of CERL’s report on closing the GTMO detention facility
“Legal experts propose plan to close Guantánamo Bay prison,” Patrick Slater, Vermont Law School, US, JURIST
“No permissible reason” for Trump to have foreign country’s nuclear program as keepsake, Claire Finkelstein explains
CERL Faculty Director Claire Finkelstein interviewed on Newsy Tonight With Chance Seales
Co-authored opinion: The New Defense Department Plan to Curb Civilian Harm
Co-authored opinion by CERL Advisory Council member Geoffrey S. Corn and Peter Margulies, “The New Defense Department Plan to Curb Civilian Harm: A Bold Blueprint for Change,” Lawfare
“It identifies or exposes our gaps with regard to intelligence collection,” said Shawn Turner of nuclear secrets at Mar-a-Lago
Executive Board member Shawn Turner interviewed by CNN and quoted in, “Nuclear secrets reportedly found at Mar-a-Lago are ‘gamechanger’, experts say – live,” The Guardian
Richard Painter comments on Cannon’s ruling on the special master
CERL Advisory Council member Richard Painter quoted in, “Trust the system in judge’s naming Trump case referee,” The Daily Progress
Director Clapper expresses “profound concern” over documents seized from Mar-a-Lago
CERL Executive Board member James Clapper interviewed on, “Clapper shares ‘profound concerns’ over seized documents,” CNN
David Jonas comments on regression in negotiations between U.S. and Iran
CERL Advisory Council member David Jonas interviewed on, “Are rich nations responsible for Pakistan’s Floods?” TRT’s The Newsmakers
George Croner quoted in Newsweek article on Trump’s response to FBI photo of recovered documents
CERL Advisory Council member George Croner quoted in, “Donald Trump Aims to End ‘Confusion’ Over FBI Photo of Top Secret Documents,” by Aila Slisco, Newsweek
On CNN, Director Clapper discusses damage of Trump’s document handling
CERL Executive Board member James Clapper spoke of “chain of custody” issues relating to the documents at Mar-a-Lago.
“He’s inciting January 6 all over again,” Richard Painter told the Guardian of Sen. Graham’s remarks
CERL Advisory Council member Richard Painter was quoted by the Guardian in, “Graham predicts ‘riots in streets’ if Trump is prosecuted over classified records.”
Director Clapper speaks with Anderson Cooper about dangers of Trump storing classified documents in unsecure location
CERL Executive Board member James Clapper joined Anderson Cooper on an episode of Anderson Cooper 360, “Justice Department releases redacted Mar-a-Lago search warrant.”
CERL board member among signatories of a letter urging Biden to grant Yev Vindman honor of retiring as colonel
CERL Executive Board member Stuart Gerson is a signatory of a national lawyers’ group letter calling on President Biden to allow Yev Vindman the military honor of retiring as a colonel.
