China
The Strategic and Legal Implications of Biden’s New China Sanctions
Jordan Brunner, Emily Weinstein Fri, Jun 18, 2021, 3:44 PM
An examination of the implications of Biden’s new China sanctions.
Latest in Congress
Jan. 6, 2021 Violence in the Capitol
New Senate Report Details Jan. 6 Failures
Rohini Kurup Tue, Jun 8, 2021, 10:24 AM
The 127-page report provides the most comprehensive account to date of the intelligence, security and communications failures that precipitated the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol.
Lawfare Live
Lawfare Live: Combating Sexual Assault in the Military
Bryce Klehm Wed, Jun 2, 2021, 9:24 AM
Join us for a discussion about the most ambitious legislative effort to date for combating the prevalence of sexual assault in the military.
Military Justice
Congress Demands Accountability for Service Members
Michel Paradis Tue, Jun 1, 2021, 9:28 AM
Here is background and analysis on the most ambitious legislative effort to date for combating the prevalence of sexual assault in the military.
Policing in America
A Political Compromise on Qualified Immunity
Paul Stern Fri, May 21, 2021, 11:10 AM
In its effort to address qualified immunity, Congress should distinguish between civil actions that seek to encourage agency reform and civil actions that serve to punish wrongdoers who engage in extreme conduct. This post offers a path forward for achieving those twin goals.
Congress
Why the McGahn Agreement Is a Devastating Loss for Congress
Jonathan Shaub Wed, May 19, 2021, 11:47 AM
The agreement is a lost opportunity that may not represent itself again for quite some time.
Jan. 6, 2021 Violence in the Capitol
What’s in the Jan. 6 Commission Bill?
Quinta Jurecic, Molly E. Reynolds, Benjamin Wittes Tue, May 18, 2021, 7:37 PM
The bipartisan compromise the House will consider on Wednesday could support a serious investigation. It could also produce deadlock and grandstanding. Everything will depend on the commission’s composition and staffing.
Congress
Here’s a More Important Reform Than Ending Qualified Immunity
Mark C. Niles Tue, May 18, 2021, 2:13 PM
It's time to apply vicarious liability to local governments whose police officers violate the civil rights of residents. The change would be a more important reform for Section 1983 litigation than getting rid of qualified immunity for individual officers.
Congress
Trump’s Former White House Counsel Will Testify Before Congress. What Now?
Quinta Jurecic, Benjamin Wittes Mon, May 17, 2021, 1:27 PM
The House Judiciary Committee’s agreement with Don McGahn would have been a big win for Congress had it come back in 2019. Coming today, though, it presents a much more muddled picture.
Lawfare Live
Lawfare Live: What’s Going on With Congressional Reform?
Bryce Klehm Mon, May 10, 2021, 11:17 AM
Join us for a discussion on congressional reform.