Can the President Dissolve USAID by Executive Order?
Congress established USAID in statute, and the president may not unilaterally override a statute by executive order.| Just Security
Applying a new label to an old problem does not transform the problem. Nor does it grant the U.S. president or the U.S. military expanded legal authority to kill civilians. The post Using Labels, Not Law, to Justify Lethal Force: Inside the Venezuelan Boat Strike appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
This month, Northern Ireland’s courts may deliver long-awaited answers — and perhaps accountability — for survivors and bereaved families of the conflict from 1969 to 1998. The post September Could Finally Bring Answers for Northern Ireland Families appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
In the U.S.-China contest for global leadership, Congress can determine whether the DFC remains on the sidelines or becomes a central player. The post Washington Balks While Beijing Builds: Reauthorizing the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments in the last 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: U.S. FOREIGN DEVELOPMENTS President Trump is expected to unilaterally reinterpret the 1987 Missile Technology Control Regime treaty in order to sell advanced military drones abroad, according to a […] The post Early Edition: September 5, 2025 appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
The U.S.-China AI rivalry raises urgent questions for global stability, intensifying fragmentation, chip chokepoints and global AI governance. The post Dueling Strategies for Global AI Leadership? What the U.S. and China Action Plans Reveal appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments in the last 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: U.S. FOREIGN DEVELOPMENTS President Trump chose to order the U.S. military’s deadly strike on an alleged drug trafficking vessel to send a deterrent message to traffickers, Secretary of […] The post Early Edition: September 4, 2025 appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
The Trump administration’s extraordinary lethal attack on a purported drug smuggling vessel – and its vow that it is the start of a campaign – raise significant legal issues. The post Legal Issues Raised by a Lethal U.S. Military Attack in the Caribbean appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Selling American chips alone will not create a lasting “addiction,” but it will provide China with the building blocks for AI competitiveness. The post Selling AI Chips Won’t Keep China Hooked on U.S. Technology appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
When women are walked to their deaths with the world watching, international law must offer more than words. It must deliver protection with power. The post When Law Fails Women: Jirgas, Gender Violence, and the Collapse of International Accountability appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Congress established USAID in statute, and the president may not unilaterally override a statute by executive order.| Just Security
"Congress should urge Secretary Rubio to modify the proposed plan in ways that would sustain bipartisan U.S. efforts to advance democracy and human rights across the globe."| Just Security
"Abrego Garcia’s case isn’t about his alleged gang membership. It’s about the rule of law, and whether it will hold."| Just Security
The recent decision in SpaceX v. NLRB, finding the Board’s structure unconstitutional, heightens the urgency for those litigating like cases to reconsider their approach. The post Embracing the Purely Adjudicatory Administrative Agency: The Case for a Labor Court appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR — U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE President Trump yesterday floated providing U.S. pilots and warplanes as part of security guarantees for Kyiv, while pledging that he would […] The post Early Edition: August 20, 2025 appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Brian Netter and Mark Nevitt join David Aaron to break down the legal and policy implication of the federalization of D.C. law enforcement. The post The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened – Federalization of DC Law Enforcement, Legal Authorities and Updates appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
An upcoming UNSC review is a good chance for States to reflect on what is needed in implementing the Council's counterterrorism work. The post Regular ISIL-Threat Review at U.N. Shows U.S., Russia, China, and European Interests and Competition on Counterterrorism appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Detailed legal analysis of federalization of DC police and the deployment of Guard, DHS and other forces. The post One Week of Trump’s DC Takeover Attempt: An analysis of the president’s use of military, police, and security services in the nation’s capital appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Getting to any deal between Ukraine & Russia will require the United States & Europe to stand by Ukrainians & stare down Russia's demands. The post Trump, Zelenskyy, European Leaders in White House Meeting: Progress Toward a Deal? appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Despite its inherent risks, civil society and policymakers can learn how to benefit from the discovery process in spyware cases. The post Discovery in U.S. Spyware Litigation: A Double-Edged Sword? appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR — U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet “within the next two weeks,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said […] The post Early Edition: August 19, 2025 appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates. The post Collection: Just Security’s Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
The claim that a large increase in the number of migrants gaining entry at the southern border is an “invasion” is constitutional nonsense.| Just Security
Ongoing coverage, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and other resources.| Just Security
Dean Chemerinsky discusses the reconciliation bill’s provision that would restrict federal courts’ authority to hold government officials in contempt for violating court orders| Just Security
A public resource tracking all the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions. The post Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Immigration expert analyzes Trump's "invasion" Executive Order and how it could expand federal and state powers, enabling detention without trial and unauthorized war.| Just Security
A public resource tracking the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.| Just Security
