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The Conspirators: The Proud Boys and Oath Keepers on Jan. 6
Two groups appear to have played an outsized role in the events of that day, and their cases should hold particular interest for those trying to understand the causes of the insurrection. -
Introducing The Aftermath: A Podcast Series from Lawfare
A new narrative podcast series from Lawfare and Goat Rodeo on picking up the pieces after the Jan. 6 insurrection. -
The D.C. District Court and the Jan. 6 Cases
D.C. District Court Judges have handled the Jan. 6 cases in a way that exemplifies Chief Justice Roberts's defense of the "independent judiciary" as "something we should all be thankful for.” -
The Lawfare Podcast: The D.C. Circuit Rejects Trump
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What Does the Defense Department Inspector General Report About Jan. 6 Actually Say?
The Department of Defense’s Office of Inspector General, in a controversial new report, offered unabashed praise of military leaders for their reaction to the “chaotic and confusing situation” on Jan. 6. -
Government Wins Key Ruling on Issue Affecting Hundreds of Capitol Riot Cases
On Dec. 10, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich found that a central felony charge in a large subset of the Jan. 6 cases had been properly invoked and was not unconstitutionally vague. This is likely a ... -
Trump’s Judicial Campaign to Upend the 2020 Election: A Failure, But Not a Wipe-Out
While Trump lost the 2020 election litigation battle, he received more judicial support than you might think. -
The D.C. Circuit Takes on Executive Privilege
The oral argument took hours. The result is not hard to predict. -
Introducing the January 6 Project
Lawfare is launching The January 6 Project, which compiles Lawfare’s coverage, analysis and resources related to the legal and policy issues arising out of the Jan. 6 attack and the government response. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Roger Parloff on the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Prosecutions
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Why the Justice Department Is Taking So Long to Indict Steve Bannon
The contempt case against Bannon is actually more complicated than it looks. -
The Law of Individual Disqualification in a Democracy
The Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has raised questions on whether consequences should be imposed on any of the elected officials responsible. A comparative analysis of the methods of discipline against po...