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Idaho Court Affirms Warrantless GPS Tracking
An Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Filip Danney on marijuana charges. Â Mr. Danney's conviction came after police...
Nov 11, 20101 min read
Pentagon Weighs Cyber Attacks
The Pentagon's new Cyber Command is seeking authority to carry out global network attacks to protect U.S. interests, prompting concern...
Nov 11, 20101 min read
Google Maps Implicated in Costa Rica-Nicaragua Border Dispute
Google Maps is starting a war. At least, that is what Nicaraguan officials are claiming in the latest round of border disputes with...
Nov 11, 20102 min read
AG Indicates Decision is Near on 9/11 Trial Location
On Wednesday, Attorney General Eric Holder spoke to reporters about the progress being made in determining the trial locations for Khalid...
Nov 11, 20101 min read


Nov 10, 20100 min read
No Charges Filed Against CIA for Destroying Tapes
The Department of Justice will not bring charges against CIA officers and lawyers for the destruction of video tapes depicting cruel...
Nov 9, 20102 min read
Iraqi-fornia: Groups Sue to Prevent Lawmakers from Receiving Pay
When I was growing up in California, frustrated voters would complain that members of the State Assembly should not get paid until they...
Nov 9, 20102 min read
Yemen Has U.S. Drones at its Disposal
In the wake of a recent admission by the Prime Minister of Pakistan of his predecessor’s consent to U.S. drone operation in that country,...
Nov 9, 20101 min read
Hispanic Vote Plays Important Role in Midterm Elections
As we discussed last week here on the NSLB blog, the Hispanic voting population was in a position to significantly impact the outcome of...
Nov 8, 20101 min read


The Zone of Active Combat and the AUMF
The decision to vacate the grant of habeas illustrates key developments in the D.C. Circuit’s Guantanamo jurisprudence. 1) The “chain of...
Nov 7, 20101 min read
Russians Lose Faith After Republicans Take Control of House
Super Tuesday 2010 ended in Republican replacements of key seats in Congress, leaving the future of the New START Treaty uncertain. ...
Nov 7, 20102 min read


Chinese Military Stages Exercises in South China Sea
Image available from the BBC. China staged massive naval military exercise in South China involving over 100 ships and 1,800 troops.  ...
Nov 7, 20102 min read
Chiquita Pays to End Claims Over Terrorist Payment
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. has made a payment of up to $4 million to help settle outstanding shareholder lawsuits. Chiquita was...
Nov 7, 20101 min read
Obstacles continue in dealing with Iranian regime
The Iranian regime has remained obstanant against the U.S. on numerous fronts. The arbitrary detention of U.S. hikers, human rights...
Nov 5, 20101 min read
Republican Victories To Impact Energy Policy
The wave of Republican victories in the recent midterm elections will likely have a large impact on President Obama’s energy policy. The...
Nov 5, 20101 min read
Insiders Analyze Election's Potential Effect on Defense Spending
Republicans historically support increased defense spending, but most defense analysts predict that the current economic climate and...
Nov 4, 20101 min read
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell: Beyond the Log Cabin Republicans Injunction and the Defense Authorization Act
Sponsored by the Program on Law & Government, National Security Law Brief, Labor & Employment Law Forum, LAMBDA Law Society, Legislation...
Nov 4, 20101 min read
Bombs Sent from Yemen Raise Question about Guantánamo Detainees
As far back as May 2009, President Obama and the CIA were trying to coordinate with the governments of Yemen and Saudi Arabia to plan the...
Nov 3, 20102 min read
Supremes Deny Cert on FISA Search Case
The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of searches and seizures performed under the Foreign...
Nov 3, 20102 min read
Napolitano Indicates DHS and NSA Cybersecurity Agreement Will Not Infringe on Civil Liberties
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Thursday at the National Symposium on Homeland Security and Defense in Colorado ...
Nov 3, 20101 min read
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