First Amendment
Informal Government Coercion and The Problem of "Jawboning"
Genevieve Lakier Mon, Jul 26, 2021, 3:52 PM
At what point does informal coercion raise Constitutional questions?
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Podcasts
The National Security Law Podcast: This Podcast Is Not a State Actor
Robert Chesney, Steve Vladeck Tue, Jul 13, 2021, 4:24 PM
We’re back with another round of discussion and debate featuring co-hosts Steve Vladeck and Bobby Chesney, working through the latest national security law developments. Tune in for:
Department of Justice
Everything We Know About the Trump-Era Records Demands From the Press
Bruce D. Brown, Gabe Rottman Tue, Jul 6, 2021, 10:00 AM
Survey of recent phone and email records seizures shows Justice Department under President Trump markedly more aggressive in pursuing reporters to unmask sources.
Donald McGahn
House Judiciary Committee Releases Transcript of Interview With Don McGahn
Bryce Klehm Wed, Jun 9, 2021, 4:19 PM
The House Judiciary Committee released a transcript of its interview with Donald McGahn, former President Trump's White House Counsel. McGahn was interviewed behind closed doors on June 4, 2021, as part of an agreement following a legal battle regarding his testimony that began over two years ago. The committee originally sought his testimony regarding President Trump's conduct during the Mueller investigation. You can read the testimony here or below.
Facebook Oversight Board
It's Not Over. The Oversight Board’s Trump Decision Is Just the Start.
Evelyn Douek Wed, May 5, 2021, 3:11 PM
What do the details of today's decision reveal about Facebook’s rules, and the FOB’s role in reviewing them?
Donald Trump
Whither the Trump Financial Documents Cases?
Quinta Jurecic, Bryce Klehm Tue, Mar 2, 2021, 8:01 AM
Remember Donald Trump’s tax returns?
Impeachment
The Trump Impeachment as Precedent for Future Late Impeachments
Brian C. Kalt Tue, Feb 23, 2021, 10:26 AM
Trump’s acquittal made clear that the bar for convicting ex-officials is higher—but not insuperable. More than two-thirds of the Senate left the door open to convict ex-officials in the future.
Department of Defense
Situational Ethics Drove the Military’s Decision to Delay Female Officer Promotions
Alexander Vindman Thu, Feb 18, 2021, 3:32 PM
Pentagon leaders gravely erred in gaming the process to avoid a backlash from then-President Trump to promotions for two well-deserving female generals.
Jan. 6, 2021 Violence in the Capitol
Livestream: Second Trump Impeachment Trial Day 5
Tia Sewell Sat, Feb 13, 2021, 9:39 AM
On Feb. 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate will convene to resume the second Senate impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump. Trump is charged with incitement of insurrection for his role in stoking the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol with baseless claims of a stolen election.
You can watch a livestream of the trial here or below:
Jan. 6, 2021 Violence in the Capitol
Livestream: Second Trump Impeachment Trial Day 4
Tia Sewell Fri, Feb 12, 2021, 10:05 AM
On Feb. 12, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., the Senate will convene to resume the second Senate impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump. Trump is charged with incitement of insurrection for his role in stoking the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol with baseless claims of a stolen election.
You can watch a livestream of the trial here or below: