Feres v. United States: An Argument for Overturning the Long-Standing Doctrine
By: Katelyn Davis Disclaimer: The views expressed in this blog post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of...
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Where Personal Opinion and Unlawful Command Influence Collide
By Jennifer Goss In August 2016, Sergeant (Sgt.) Bowe Bergdahl’s defense team filed a motion to dismiss all charges against him, claiming...
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Establishing A Legal Framework to Hold Private Security Contractors Accountable
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Bradley Manning and Daniel Ellsberg: Heroic or Traitorous Leakers?
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Jan 22, 20101 min read
Discipline Possible for Army Doctors in Fort Hood Shooting
The army is investigating the supervisors of Fort Hood shooting suspect Nidal Hasan. Hasan is an army psychiatrist who is believed to be...
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