U.S. Saber Rattling and Venezuela: Lawful Show of Force or Unlawful Threat of Force?
                                 Clearly, U.S. actions are threatening to Venezuela. But do they amount to an unlawful threat under international law, or are they merely a lawful show of force? 
                                 
                              
                                 Drones are Changing How Wars Harm Civilians
Drones are rapidly changing war. Without urgent, collective action, their use will lead to greater civilian harm in conflicts.
                                    
                                 
                                 Legal Progress Stalls for Northern Ireland Families
With pending court cases and legislative reforms, the coming months will show whether long-overdue justice will be served in Northern Ireland.
                                    
                                 Featured Articles
Dissecting the Trump Administration’s Effort to Circumvent the War Powers Resolution for Boat Strikes
The administration's legal argument is both "incorrect and dangerous," writes Finucane.
Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers
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. 
Expert Backgrounder on War Powers Resolution 60-Day Clock for Boat Strikes Expiring Monday
Expert backgrounder on how War Powers Resolution works in application to U.S. military operations against suspected drug cartels.
Will the Intelligence Committees Meet the Challenge of CIA Covert Action in Venezuela?
U.S. law provides the congressional Intelligence Committees with tools to evaluate covert action programs and spur potential legislative action.
Early Edition
November 4
A curated morning round up of news (domestic and international).
Start of business each weekday.
Resources
Immigration Law: Syllabus Supplements
Collection: Just Security’s Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions
Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
The Anti-Corruption Tracker: Mapping the Erosion of Oversight and Accountability
Just Security’s Artificial Intelligence Archive
Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers
Just Security’s Israel-Hamas War Archive
Just Security’s Climate Archive
Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive
Russia’s Eliminationist Rhetoric Against Ukraine: A Collection
Mapping State Reactions to the ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
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