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Document: Indictment Against Mariia Butina
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. has returned an indictment against Mariia Butina, the Russian woman arrested for her involvement in an alleged conspiracy to "infiltrate organizations active in U... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
A federal judge ordered the government to temporarily pause deportations of reunified families, reports CNN. On Monday, Judge Dana Sabraw of the southern district of California granted a motion filed by ... -
Document: Justice Department Says FISA Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Hear Private Records Requests
The Justice Department filed a brief with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court on behalf of the United States arguing that the court lacks the jurisdiction to hear cases from private parties reque... -
The National Security Law Podcast: Helsinki…Sweden!
Another busy week for the National Security Law Podcast! Buckle up for: -
What Are the Legal Pathways for Central Americans to Enter the U.S.?
The conventional wisdom about immigration suggests that the migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border are cheating the system, “skipping the line” or otherwise blatantly breaking the rules. The United ... -
The Space Force Should Improve the Cybersecurity of Space Assets
President Trump offered his support last month for the creation of a Space Force within the U.S. military. In a paper released last week, my Harvard colleague Greg Falco argues that one of the first miss... -
No Grand Bargain for Syria at Trump-Putin Summit
Trump and Putin Say They Will Cooperate on Syria, But No Grand Bargain -
Standards for Impeachment: Trump’s Defense of Putin in the Face of Russia’s Electoral Attacks
Some presidential behavior that may not consist of discrete crimes is still within range of the serious “abuse or violation” of public trust that justifies discussion of impeachment. -
The Latest Russia Twist: Criminal Charges Against Mariia Butina
The Justice Department’s National Security Division, not the special counsel, unveils a potentially new front in Russian election interference. -
Uncomfortable Questions in the Wake of Russia Indictment 2.0 and Trump’s Press Conference With Putin
What the Mueller indictment means for blowback against U.S. officials, reciprocal interference by the United States, the state of U.S. preparation against renewed adversary electoral operations, and the ... -
Document: Justice Department Charges Russian National for Conspiracy to Act as a Foreign Agent
On Monday, the Justice Department unsealed a criminal complaint and supporting affidavit against Mariia Butina, a Russian national, for conspiring to act as a foreign agent in violation of -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Helsinki on Monday, reports the New York Times. At a press conference after the two leaders met, Trump said that he brought up Russia’s ...
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