Iran
Contending With IRGC Plots
Matthew Levitt Tue, Aug 16, 2022, 9:42 AM
How does the alleged plot to kill John Bolton fit within the broader context of Iranian foreign operations?
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Secrecy & Leaks
Court Allows Justice Department Lawsuit Against Bolton to Proceed
Tia Sewell Thu, Oct 1, 2020, 4:03 PM
Judge Royce Lamberth of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today denied former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s request to dismiss the government lawsuit filed against him regarding the publication of his book, “The Room Where it Happened.”
The National Security Law Podcast
The National Security Law Podcast: This Podcast is 'Considerably Recalibrated'
Robert Chesney, Steve Vladeck Wed, Sep 16, 2020, 1:03 PM
So we took a week off without warning because, you know, 2020. But we’re back, and we sure don’t lack for things to discuss and debate! Tune in as co-hosts Steve Vladeck and Bobby Chesney weigh in on:
Secrecy & Leaks
The Law of Classified Information: A Primer
Matthew Kahn Thu, Jun 25, 2020, 3:13 PM
How the U.S. government regulates its secrets.
First Amendment
A Quick Analysis of Bolton’s Response to the Government’s Emergency Request for Prior Restraint
Jack Goldsmith, Marty Lederman Fri, Jun 19, 2020, 11:37 AM
Bolton’s lawyers persuasively argue that the court lacks the authority to issue the requested injunction. They also show why his non-disclosure agreements are narrower than the government portrays, and how irregular his pre-clearance review process was.
First Amendment
Questions for the Government in the Bolton Book TRO Hearing(s)
Jack Goldsmith, Marty Lederman Thu, Jun 18, 2020, 8:12 PM
Judge Lamberth will convene a hearing on June 19 at 1:00 p.m. to consider the government's petition for a temporary restraining order and motion for preliminary injunction. What are the relevant legal issues at play, and what questions should Lamberth ask the government?
First Amendment
Assessing the Government’s Lawsuit Against John Bolton
Jack Goldsmith, Marty Lederman Wed, Jun 17, 2020, 6:48 PM
The government faces many hurdles.
First Amendment
Trump Administration Sues Bolton Over Book Publication
Quinta Jurecic Wed, Jun 17, 2020, 11:47 AM
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against former National Security Advisor John Bolton over the publication of his upcoming book, "The Room Where it Happened," which is currently slated for June 23 and has already been shipped to stores. The government alleges that the book contains classified information and that Bolton has breached nondisclosure agreements with the government to submit to the prepublication review process by going ahead with publication.
War Powers
When Does the President Think He Can Go to War With Iran?
Scott R. Anderson Mon, Jun 24, 2019, 9:28 AM
For the past two months, the Middle East has teetered on the edge of war. Tensions over the U.S. “maximum pressure” campaign have led Iran to target maritime shipping in the Persian Gulf, launch rockets on U.S.
International Criminal Court (ICC)
The Trump Administration Throws Down the Gauntlet to the ICC. The Court Should Decline The Challenge.
John Bellinger Mon, Sep 10, 2018, 11:50 PM
In his speech to the Federalist Society on Monday, national security adviser John Bolton fired a broadside at the International Criminal Court, which he called “ineffective,” “unaccountable,” “deeply flawed” and “outright dangerous.” He said the ICC unacceptably threatens American sovereignty and U.S. national-security interests. He criticized the ICC prosecutor’s request to start an investigation of U.S.