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International law scholars address some of the factual claims and underlying assumptions in Secretary Marco Rubio’s op-ed on dismantling the International Criminal Court. The post In Context: Analyzing Secretary Rubio’s International Criminal Court Op-Ed appeared first on Just Security.

A retired judge advocate explains how a future administration could decide who to prosecute for the illegal strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats. The post How to Choose Which Military Members to Hold Accountable for Illegal Boat Strikes appeared first on Just Security.

Federal law specifies that involuntary mobilization is to be used only to provide military forces for war or national emergencies. The post Why It’s Wrong to Involuntarily Mobilize Reserve JAGs for Immigration Cases appeared first on Just Security.

Sign up to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated guide to major news and developments over the weekend. Here’s today’s news: IRAN WAR The United States intensified its strikes on Iran overnight, hitting targets around Tehran and other areas in northern Iran, Iranian state media said. U.S. Central Command said its fifth The post Early Edition: July 16, 2026 appeared first on 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.

Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues. The post Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers, Operation Southern Spear, Operation Absolute Resolve appeared first on Just Security.

Although too early to tell whether campaign promises will translate into policy, de la Espriella’s platform on climate and human rights marks a departure from the Petro administration. The post After Colombia’s Presidential Election, What Next on Climate and Human Rights? appeared first on Just Security.

In light of recent Supreme Court rulings, Congress should act now to assert the full extent of its authority over the federal bureaucracy. The post Justice Gorsuch’s <i>Slaughter</i> Opinion is a Direct Threat to Congress appeared first on Just Security.

Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s prosecutions of Comey and others reveal a pattern of prosecutorial sycophancy — charges brought to please Trump. The post To Audition for the Role of Attorney General, Blanche Is Prosecuting to Please appeared first on Just Security.

Sign up to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated guide to major news and developments over the weekend. Here’s today’s news: IRAN WAR President Trump yesterday dropped plans to collect a 20% fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, citing requests from allies in the Persian Gulf. Trump told The post Early Edition: July 15, 2026 appeared first on Just Security.