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Former government attorneys were among the speakers at a discussion on threats to U.S. democratic institutions hosted by the National Security Institute at George Mason University’s Antonin …

Former Justice and Defense Department officials from the Obama and George W. Bush administrations spoke about the potential for Russia and other foreign adversaries to hack U.S. elections. T…

David Kris discussed the history of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and it’s usage.

Assistant Attorney for National Security David Kris talked about law enforcement as a counterterrorism tool. Among the topics he addressed were the attempted car bombing in Times Square and …

Government lawyers spoke about international law and national security policy. Among the topics they addressed were the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, collection and use o…

Obama administration officials urged Congress to move forward with proposed changes to the military commissions system, which the president has said he wants to continue to use to put allege…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on legal issues regarding military commissions and the trial of detainees for violations of the law of war. Obama administration offici…

Witnesses testified on detainee prosecutions. Topics included legal protections needed in both civilian and military courts, international legal frameworks, and trial procedures. The hea…