New ABC docuseries explores theory and practice of interrogations
CERL Advisory Council member Mark Fallon will appear on two of six episodes exploring the techniques used by investigators in criminal cases to obtain information and, in some instances, a confession. The episodes are part of a new ABC docuseries called “The Interrogation Tapes,” airing April 1, 2024. Fallon is quoted in an article about […]
Testimony in support of ending police deception
CERL Advisory Council member Mark Fallon testified before the Minnesota State Legislature in support of a bill (HR 2319/ SF 2495) banning police deception. Mark Fallon is the co-founder of Project Aletheia at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, director of ClubFed, LLC, and a member of the CERL Advisory Council. Fallon has been in […]
Importance of science-based interrogation practices
Before an audience of 600 judges and court personnel, CERL Advisory Council member Mark Fallon discussed the evolution of science-based interrogation. The event entitled “True Lies: Guilt, Innocence and Advancements in Interrogation Research and Practice” was hosted by the Innocence Project and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ). Fallon was joined […]
SCOTUS rulings in two border cases
In a post for Epstein Becker Green’s SCOTUS Today, CERL Executive Board member Stuart Gerson discusses the Supreme Court’s two recent rulings in Federal Bureau of Investigation v. Fikre and Wilkinson v. Garland, involving agency-level decisions in the national security and immigration domains. Stuart Gerson is Member of the Firm at Epstein Becker Green, former […]
Cannon’s order in the Trump Mar-a-Lago case
CERL Executive Board member Mark Zaid is quoted by Newsweek on the order issued by Judge Aileen Cannon in former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago case involving his handling of classified documents. Her request of the government is unclear, Zaid explains. Mark S. Zaid, Esq., is a Washington, D.C. based attorney who specializes in crisis management […]
SCOTUS decision in Trump’s immunity case
CERL Affiliated Faculty Kermit Roosevelt joined MSNBC to discuss former President Trump’s immunity case, the meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment, and efforts by the Supreme Court to appear neutral at a time when support for the institution is flagging. Kermit Roosevelt is the David Berger Professor for the Administration of Justice at Penn Carey Law […]
How Republicans and Democrats framed Hur’s conclusions
CERL Executive Board member Mark Zaid is quoted in an article by The Hill discussing the report issued by special counsel Robert Hur on President Biden’s handling of classified information. Both sides of the aisle used findings to support their political objectives, he explains. Mark S. Zaid, Esq., is a Washington, D.C. based attorney who […]
Increase in antisemitic incidents since outbreak of Israel-Hamas war
CERL’s Claire Finkelstein spoke on an Oct.7 panel hosted by the Anti-Defamation League about the increase in antisemitic incidents on U.S. college campuses since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. Holocaust education should be mandatory at universities, Prof. Finkelstein explains. Claire Finkelstein is the Algernon Biddle Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy and Faculty […]
Importance of taking humanitarian measures in Gaza
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, CERL Executive Board member General Joseph Votel discussed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the importance of maintaining strong lines of communications with partners in the region, and the security situation in both the Red Sea and on the border between Israel and Lebanon. General Joseph L. Votel, U.S. Army […]
Hur’s testimony before Congress on Biden’s case
Former special counsel Robert Hur appeared before Congress this week to testify on President Biden’s handling of classified materials. CERL Executive Board member Mark Zaid joined Fox’s LiveNOW to discuss Hur’s conclusions and Biden’s case. Mark S. Zaid, Esq., is a Washington, D.C. based attorney who specializes in crisis management and innovatively handling simple and […]
Tension between privacy and surveillance
On a segment of Australian Broadcasting Corporation, CERL Affiliated Faculty Anita Allen discusses the philosophical underpinnings of privacy and concerns around surveillance in the digital era. Anita L. Allen is the Henry R. Silverman Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. She is also a member of […]
Finkelstein addresses antisemitism on U.S. college campuses
CERL Faculty Director Claire Finkelstein spoke on a panel co-sponsored by Touro University and Touro’s Jewish Law Institute about concerns around antisemitism on U.S. college campuses. Teaching students how to have civil conversations is critical, Prof. Finkelstein explained. Claire Finkelstein is the Algernon Biddle Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy and Faculty Director of […]
Misconceptions about the Israel-Hamas war
In an opinion for the Cipher Brief, CERL Advisory Council member Geoffrey Corn addresses several misconceptions about the Israel-Hamas war, outlining the scope and scale of what is permissible under the right of self-defense, how the conflict differs from a counter-insurgency operation, the tactical challenges of confronting a militant organization that operates among and below […]
SCOTUS ruling in Trump’s ballot case raises concern
CERL’s Claire Finkelstein spoke with Al Jazeera about the Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump’s Colorado ballot case, explaining the broader ramifications of their logic. Claire Finkelstein is the Algernon Biddle Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy and Faculty Director of the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law. Read her bio here. The views […]
Security developments in the Red Sea
CERL Executive Board member General Joseph Votel spoke with Fox News about security developments in the Red Sea, efforts to deter Houthi attacks, and the challenges of mobilizing broader support in the region. General Joseph L. Votel, U.S. Army (Ret.) is the former Commander of the U.S. Central Command. He is a Distinguished Senior Fellow […]
Penalties for U.S. airman Teixeira under the Espionage Act
Sentencing for the case involving U.S. airman Jack Teixeira is scheduled for September 27. CERL Executive Board member Mark Zaid spoke with ClearanceJobs about the sentence and what the penalties may signal to young clearance holders. Mark S. Zaid, Esq., is a Washington, D.C. based attorney who specializes in crisis management and innovatively handling […]
What investigations into the Maine shooter reveal about mental health of veterans
CERL Executive Board member Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Stephen N. Xenakis, MD, commented on the investigations into the deadly shooting in Lewiston, Maine carried out by Army reservist Robert Card. While military evaluations did not indicate mental health concerns, Card’s condition may have evolved quickly, Brig. Gen. Xenakis explains. Brig. Gen. Xenakis is an adult, child, […]
Cyberattacks and the promise of AI
CERL Executive Board member Stuart Gerson discussed the legal dimensions of data breaches, defenses against cyberattacks, and the promise of artificial intelligence for bolstering cybersecurity on an episode of Epstein Becker Green’s podcast, Speaking of Litigation. Stuart Gerson is Member of the Firm at Epstein Becker Green, former Acting Attorney General of the United States, […]
Why a strong partnership with the Iraqi Counterterrorism Service is critical
In a co-authored analysis for the Middle East Institute, CERL Executive Board member General Joseph Votel discusses the strategic importance of maintaining a strong partnership between the U.S. Special Operations Forces and the Iraqi Counterterrorism Service (CTS). As the security landscape evolves in the Middle East, it will be critical for the United States to […]
Date set for Trump hush money trial
CERL’s Prof. Claire Finkelstein appeared on Al Jazeera to discuss the Trump hush money trial date that is set for the end of March. It is critical to get the process underway as the 2024 presidential election nears, Prof. Finkelstein explains. Claire Finkelstein is the Algernon Biddle Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy and […]
Israel’s plan for an offensive in Rafah
CERL Executive Board member General Joseph Votel joined Times Radio to discuss Israel’s plan for an offensive in Rafah, the humanitarian efforts necessary to protect civilians, and the importance of complying with the law of armed conflict. General Joseph L. Votel, U.S. Army (Ret.) is the former Commander of the U.S. Central Command. He is […]
Legal and moral dilemmas facing Israel in its campaign against Hamas
Israel faces an urgent choice as it prepares to launch a ground offensive against Hamas in Rafah. Should it proceed with a military campaign that could put a large number of civilians in harm’s way or hold off at the risk of endangering its military objectives and efforts to bring the hostages home? In an […]
National security importance of U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria
CERL Executive Board member General Joseph Votel spoke with Al Arabiya English about U.S. troop presence in Iraq and Syria as part of its commitment to defeating ISIS. General Joseph L. Votel, U.S. Army (Ret.) is the former Commander of the U.S. Central Command. He is a Distinguished Senior Fellow on National Security at the […]
Takeaways from special counsel’s report on Biden’s handling of classified information
Special counsel Robert Hur released a report on Feb. 8 detailing why President Joe Biden will not be charged for his handling of classified information. CERL Executive Board member Mark Zaid discussed the case on Fox’s LiveNOW (here) and with NBC News (here). Mark S. Zaid, Esq., is a Washington, D.C. based attorney who specializes […]
Is Trump eligible to run for office?
CERL Affiliated Faculty Kermit Roosevelt joined WHYY to discuss the question of whether the Colorado Supreme Court can remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot. According to Prof. Roosevelt, a strong argument can be made that Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment, known as the “insurrection clause,” bars Trump from running for office. Kermit […]
Memo outlines steps to counter Houthi attacks
Since mid-November, the Houthis have launched over 30 attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, threatening commercial activity and freedom of navigation on a key international trade route. In a co-authored memorandum to President Biden, published by the Middle East Institute, CERL Executive Board member General Joseph Votel offers seven […]
Gerson is signatory on amicus brief in Trump v. Anderson
CERL Executive Board member Stuart Gerson signed an amicus brief arguing that Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment bars former President Donald Trump from running for office in the 2024 presidential race. Stuart Gerson is Member of the Firm at Epstein Becker Green, former Acting Attorney General of the United States, and Founding Member of […]
Efforts to prevent escalation as U.S. launches retaliatory strikes in Middle East
CERL Executive Board member General Joseph Votel joined Channel 4 News to discuss the strikes launched by the United States and coalition forces in response to ongoing attacks by Iranian-backed militia. According to General Votel, assessing Iran’s threat network is a critical part of the United States’ calculated approach. General Joseph L. Votel, U.S. Army […]
Military and diplomatic approaches to recent attacks on U.S. forces
CERL Executive Board member General Joseph Votel participated in an on-the-record briefing hosted by the Middle East Institute on a response to the recent attacks on U.S. forces by Iranian proxies. There are several military and diplomatic avenues that can be pursued by the United States and its partners, General Votel explains. General Joseph L. […]