Marty Lederman

Marty Lederman teaches at the Georgetown University Law Center.

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Syria

Would Airstrikes Against Assad be Lawful and Effective?: Reactions to the State “Dissent Cable”

Ashley Deeks, Marty Lederman Mon, Jun 20, 2016, 9:08 AM

Two important things are conspicuously missing from the “dissent channel” cable on Syria are any discussion of whether proposed steps would be effective, rather than deeply counterproductive, or whether the recommended use of force against Syria would be legal.

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Iran

The Case for the President’s Unilateral Authority to Conclude the Impending Iran Deal is Easy Because it Will (Likely) be a Nonbinding Agreement Under International Law

Jack Goldsmith, Marty Lederman Wed, Mar 11, 2015, 8:38 AM

[Cross-posted at Just Security.]

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AUMF: Syria

Ongoing "Covert" Training of Syrian Rebels: But Is It Still Covert . . . , And, If So, Why?

Jack Goldsmith, Marty Lederman Mon, Sep 22, 2014, 8:45 AM

[Cross-Posted at Just Security]

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Homeland Security

Military Detention of Non-Citizens and the Not-So-Negative Implications of the New Feinstein Amendment

Steve Vladeck, Marty Lederman Fri, Dec 7, 2012, 8:18 AM

As Wells and Steve noted last week, the Senate approved the “Feinstein Amendment” to the FY2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Amendment, if enacted, would impose a clear statement rule for the detention of U.S.

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