November 30, 2016
As government leaders and lawmakers debate immigration policy reforms, one essential—and often misrepresented—piece of information is the extent to which individuals in immigration removal proceedings…
November 22, 2016
In the current version of the Guantanamo military commissions:
Crimes triable: Defendants in military commissions, who were tried ex-post facto for conduct such as “material support…November 18, 2016
FIVE Secretaries of Defense Melvin Laird (1969-1973) Robert Gates (2006-2011) Leon Panetta (2011-2013) Chuck Hagel (2013-2015) Ash Carter (2015-2017) FIVE Chairs of the Joint Chiefs…
November 16, 2016
THE U.S. ASYLUM SYSTEM is facing a growing crisis. Over the last four years, the backlog of asylum applications pending with the U.S. Citizenship and…
September 28, 2016
Terrorism suspects captured abroad are routinely and successfully prosecuted in U.S. federal courts. Since 9/11, at least 91 individuals captured abroad have been convicted of terrorism-related crimes…
September 19, 2016
Antisemitism and other forms of hate-based violence are on the rise in Europe. Steps taken in the name of national security often contribute to more division and…
September 1, 2016
THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION has repeatedly committed to increased transparency and accountability, including with respect to national security, counterterrorism, and military operations. The administration has recently taken important…
August 30, 2016
Service members of the United States Armed Forces are required to disobey orders that violate the law. As retired Marine Corps General John Allen…