Special counsel will appeal dismissal of classified documents case against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith has formally filed notice that he will appeal a Florida judge’s decision to dismiss Donald Trump’s 40-count indictment for allegedly mishandling classified documents and obstructing government efforts to retrieve them.

Jul 18, 2024 2:35 PM CDT

Judge hears challenge to appointment, funding of special counsel in Trump documents case

Jun 24, 2024 3:19 PM CDT

Man who claimed US wanted him to spy on mosque can pursue suit over 6-year no-fly-list status, SCOTUS says

An Oregon man’s challenge to his placement on the no-fly list did not become moot after the government lifted the ban on flying, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a unanimous opinion.

Mar 19, 2024 11:34 AM CDT

Special counsel: No charges for Biden in classified documents probe

Feb 8, 2024 3:00 PM CST

Biden’s executive order on AI has ‘extensive to-do list’ for Homeland Security

Nov 2, 2023 9:25 AM CDT

Should the US reform a key foreign intelligence program? ABA members join the debate

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act was passed by Congress and signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. It outlined procedures for electronic surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes and established the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to hear applications for and grant orders approving electronic surveillance.

Nov 1, 2023 11:13 AM CDT

Can businessman continue suit over placement on no-fly list? Supreme Court to decide

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a bid by Oregon man Yonas Fikre to keep alive his suit over temporary placement on the government’s no-fly list case.

Oct 2, 2023 12:55 PM CDT

Former NSA and CIA general counsel has made it her mission to strengthen national security through civic education

Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker has spent decades dealing with national security. Today, Parker’s focus isn’t spies, surveillance or foreign governments. It’s education—specifically, inadequate civic education from elementary school to graduate school. When Americans don’t understand the foundations of their democracy, they are susceptible to misinformation and manipulation, she says. In her view, civic education is a national security imperative.

Oct 1, 2023 2:30 AM CDT

ABA president announces Martin Scorsese, Dolores Huerta to join new speaker series

Sep 26, 2023 10:17 AM CDT

Dentons breaks up with Chinese law firm; will others follow?

Aug 10, 2023 11:02 AM CDT

As Trump faces new documents charges, prosecutors seek to keep defense discussions at secure place

Jul 28, 2023 11:35 AM CDT

Lost Trust: US intelligence community must make reforms, change culture to regain public faith

To combat the American public’s loss of faith in the intelligence community, agencies must make reforms and create a culture of compliance and concern, according to panelists at “Lost Trust: Politics and Intelligence,” a webinar hosted by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Law and National Security.

Jul 5, 2023 10:39 AM CDT

In ‘savvy move,’ Trump special counsel avoids charge that bans violators from office

Jun 20, 2023 1:01 PM CDT

Supreme Court rules for prosecutors in venue case that might have influenced Trump charging decision

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a criminal defendant can be retried in a new venue if the first trial was held in the wrong place.

Jun 15, 2023 12:36 PM CDT

Notes from Trump’s lawyer cited as evidence of obstruction in classified documents case

Jun 12, 2023 12:31 PM CDT