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Hard to miss the irreparable harm for #USAID employees tonight. Watch this litigation, and the foreign aid freeze cases - it isn’t over yet… www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...

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What Just Happened: Musk-OPM Send Email to Federal Employees Asking for Five Accomplishments Analysis by Professor Nicholas Bednar (@nicholasbednar.bsky.social) Bottom line up front: The threat of termination by implied resignation is legally invalid.

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About that email to federal employees (and #Musk post) asking for 5 accomplishments: Law prof @nicholasbednar.bsky.social breaks it down here, including why it would be unlawful to treat non-response as a resignation: www.justsecurity.org/108229/what-...

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Members of Count Every Hero on tonight’s military firings: “The abrupt dismissal of general and flag officers without clear justification will disrupt the chain of command, diminish morale, and exacerbate the challenges facing our military at a time of...

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‪Want to know how #Trump administration executive actions are faring in the courts? Stay up to date with the Litigation Tracker we're producing at @justsecurity.org Now up to 80 cases, including updates as they develop: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...

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Labor & employment law expert Suzanne Summerlin gives a master class on our latest #WhatJustHappened podcast. She breaks down specifics (probationary status, use of admin leave & more) And we discuss the big picture: What happens when the administrative state breaks down - by design? Listen👇

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What protections do federal employees have and what remedies are available to them if their rights are violated? Labor and employment expert Suzanne Summerlin joins the #podcast with @davidaaron.bsky.social and @tessbridgeman.bsky.social. Listen 👇 www.justsecurity.org/108051/podca...

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A must read not just for international lawyers, Prof. Eyal Benvenisti's latest via @justsecurity.org on the resilience of international law in the face of empire. www.justsecurity.org/107820/resil...

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Looks like the firings at NNSA may be paused for now but staff are still "in a holding pattern" and "bracing for firings" - not an acceptable way to run our national security agencies: www.goodmorningamerica.com/Politics/liv...

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Congress - This is a big deal at the National Nuclear Security Administration - Federal employees, probationary or not, aren't expendable - Their knowledge & expertise are often irreplaceable - Our national security depends on stopping the hemorrhaging now across the agencies you fund & authorize

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DOJ leadership has put all Public Integrity Section lawyers into a room with 1 hour to decide who will dismiss Adams indictment or else all will be fired. Sending them strength to stand by their oath, which is to support the Constitution, not the president’s political agenda. 🇺🇸

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With our Tracker, we are now following 41 cases 1. Immigration and citizenship 2. Structure of government/personnel 3. Federal assistance 4. Civil liberties 5. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility 6. Removal of information from government websites 7. Actions against FBI employees

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Initial temporary restraining order (TRO) granted in the first lawsuit challenging the unlawful actions at #USAID. Watch this space: apnews.com/article/usai...

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Thank you Senator @chrismurphyct.bsky.social This is the right answer in a constitutional crisis, watch in full 👇

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Placing all #USAID staff on admin leave is cruel to staff and harmful to U.S. interests. It also doesn't square with the notice #Rubio sent to Congress announcing a more measured process that could have been undertaken in compliance with law. (1/2)

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USAID isn't charity. It's a foreign policy tool with bipartisan origins that is critical in this dangerous global environment. Gutting it means gutting our ability to compete and keep America safe.

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The Congressional Research Service has a helpful primer out called #USAID Under the #Trump Administration crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/... Key passage, consistent w/my earlier analysis:

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A lot wrong here, but this quote alone raises big Qs: Rubio: "I'm the acting director of #USAID. I've delegated that authority to someone..." - Is Rubio acting administrator? - To whom has he delegated what authority? - Have USAID's functions, as provided by Congress, been retained?

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Thank you, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Dems, for treating what's going on with #USAID and #DOGE as a serious threat to the rule of law and national security 👇 www.foreign.senate.gov/imo/media/do...

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The #USAID website has just gone dark, amidst reporting #Trump may try to dissolve it completely. But #Congress established USAID in statute, and Trump can't unilaterally override a statute by executive order. Read my latest via @justsecurity.org: www.justsecurity.org/107267/can-p...

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What a week! Catch up on @justsecurity.org's extensive analyses & resources: - Litigation tracker - Trump admin. executive actions - Fed. employee rights - Conf. hearings - ICC - Syria - Colombia - Israel-Hamas Ceasefire - AI - Military justice and more. www.justsecurity.org/106892/diges...

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This is the weaponization of government, and a very big problem for the rule of law 👇

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Friday Evening Massacre at DC US Attorney’s Office. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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NEW: "Federal Employee Rights: What Probationary Employees Need to Know" A Q&A at @justsecurity.org from expert federal workforce labor & employment attorney Suzanne Summerlin, for those who may be impacted by #Trump admin actions for probationary employees. www.justsecurity.org/107230/feder...

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Must read for USG employees who received "fork in the road" email: Why #Trump admin's "deferred resignation" offer for #federal employees is legally dubious. By seasoned labor & employment attorney specializing in federal workforce issues Suzanne Summerlin. www.justsecurity.org/107094/defer...

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We just launched a public resource tracking legal challenges to #Trump administration Executive Orders and actions. If you think we are missing anything, you can email us at [email protected]. Stay tuned for updates! www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...

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Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Potential U.S. Military Domestic Deployment for Immigration Enforcement Expert analysis by @marknevitt.bsky.social. Co-hosted by @davidaaron.bsky.social, @tessbridgeman.bsky.social, and @rgoodlaw.bsky.social. www.justsecurity.org/107016/podca...

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The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Trump’s Immigration Executive Orders Hosted by @davidaaron.bsky.social, @tessbridgeman.bsky.social & @rgoodlaw.bsky.social. @stevevladeck.bsky.social discusses the Trump administration's immigration actions. www.justsecurity.org/106731/podca...

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For ongoing coverage of #Trump's executive actions, check out our collection of analyses at @justsecurity.org: -Southern #Border Nat'l Emergency -Paris/Int'l Environmental Agrmts. -Jan. 6th Pardons -AI -ICC Sanctions -"Free Speech" -TikTok & more coming soon! www.justsecurity.org/106653/colle...

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Unpacking #Trump’s day one actions, @tessbridgeman.bsky.social and @bechamilton.bsky.social explain Trump’s action on #ICC sanctions - What is the actual effect of Trump’s EO? And what happens next? www.justsecurity.org/106627/what-...

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Three sets of lawsuits initiated against President Trump's executive actions: Birthright citizenship (Rebecca Beitsch reporting) Schedule F (@courtneyrozen.bsky.social) DOGE (@joshgerstein.bsky.social @kyledcheney.bsky.social) Covered in this morning's Early Edition roundup by @justsecurity.org:

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What should Senators ask in the #ConfirmationHearing process for President-elect #Trump's nominees? Leading experts suggest questions for: - Pam Bondi (AG #DOJ) - Marco Rubio (Secretary of State) - John Ratcliffe (CIA Director) - Chris Wright (Energy Secretary) (1/5)

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Read @rgoodlaw.bsky.social's thread and on Tulsi Gabbard's history with FISA Section 702, and then former IC lawyer Alex Joel's piece explaining the role of the DNI: www.justsecurity.org/106025/law-a...

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Thrilled to announce today @briannarosen.bsky.social as inaugural director of @justsecurity.org's new Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Initiative! We look forward to partnering with @blavatnikschool.bsky.social (@ox.ac.uk). Stay tuned: www.justsecurity.org/106105/annou...

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At Just Security we provide expert analysis and informational resources on the issues that matter most. We're a nonprofit with no paywalls, subscriptions, or ads. On #GivingTuesday, we would be deeply grateful for your (tax-deductible) support. Thank you! www.justsecurity.org/giving-tuesd...

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This is a great resource for keeping up on issues of national and international security. I highly recommend you subscribe.

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No better expert to explain the #ICC arrest warrants than @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social. Read his analysis via @justsecurity.org: - What alleged crimes made it into the warrants? What got left out? - Obligations of ICC member states? Of the US & others? - What happens next and prospects for appeal?

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Launching a new resource mapping state reactions to the #ICC arrest warrants for #Netanyahu and Gallant, thanks to @becingber.bsky.social and the @justsecurity.org team. Check back for updates: www.justsecurity.org/105064/mappi...

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