Jane Chong
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Past articles by Jane:
The Challenge of Software Liability
Liability for insecure software is already a reality. The question is whether Congress will step in to give it shape and a coherent legal structure. → Read More
Impeaching Trump: Four Eternal Myths
A look at four major impeachment myths. → Read More
It’s Time: Congress Needs to Open a Formal Impeachment Inquiry
No conscientious member of Congress can ignore the available—and mounting—evidence of Trump’s unfitness for the office. → Read More
It’s Time: Congress Needs to Open a Formal Impeachment Inquiry
No conscientious member of Congress can ignore the available—and mounting—evidence of Trump’s unfitness for the office. → Read More
Justice Department Fights Web Hosting Company for Trump Protester Information
The Justice Department is trying to compel DreamHost to turn over information on all of the visitors to the website disruptj20.org—allegedly 1.3 million IP addresses and other information. → Read More
Statement from Military Commissions Chief Prosecutor Mark Martins for August 13, 2017
Statement from Military Commissions Chief Prosecutor Brigadier General Mark Martins on hearings in the case of Abd al-Hadi al-Iraqi. → Read More
How Will Trump’s Attack Dogs Affect Mueller’s Russia Investigation?
The special counsel has a mammoth job, and the president has just warned him of what he long suspected: He may not have much time. → Read More
How White House Threats Condition Mueller’s Reality
The president has just put Robert Mueller on notice of what he has likely long suspected: Mueller may not have much time to complete his investigation. → Read More
To Impeach a President: Applying the Authoritative Guide from Charles Black
Notes on a classic in the age of Trump. → Read More
The Wall Begins to Crumble: Notes on Collusion
Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with a Russian lawyer is looking fishier and fishier. → Read More
The Wall Begins to Crumble: Notes on Collusion
The Trump White House’s key defensive wall has developed some major cracks. → Read More
Statement from Military Commissions Deputy Chief Prosecutor Robert C. Moscati on al-Darbi Hearings
Pre-sentencing developments in United States v. Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed Haza al-Darbi. → Read More
Emoluments Again: What an Unpresidential Legal Argument Looks Like
On Tuesday, on Yale Journal on Regulation's Notice & Comment blog, Andy Grewal posted an interesting critique of my Lawfare piece interpreting the Office of Legal Counsel and Comptroller General opinions on emoluments. → Read More
Emoluments Again: What an Unpresidential Legal Argument Looks Like
On Tuesday, on Yale Journal on Regulation's Notice & Comment blog, Andy Grewal posted an interesting critique of my Lawfare piece interpreting the Office of Legal Counsel and Comptroller General opinions on emoluments. → Read More
Reading the Office of Legal Counsel on Emoluments: Do Super-Rich Presidents Get a Pass?
Historically, no. → Read More
The Supreme Court’s Cert Grant in the Travel Ban Cases: A Guide for the Perplexed
Today the Supreme Court announced in a per curiam opinion that it will hear the travel ban cases in October. But its opinion granting certiorari and staying the injunctions in part is clearly by itself a major ruling. Here are the key points and some nuances for the perplexed. → Read More
Watch Today's Senate and House Intelligence Hearings on Russian Interference in U.S. Election
This morning the House and Senate Intelligence Committees will hold overlapping hearings on Russian interference in our election, with a focus on threats and activities affecting our election infrastructure. → Read More
Did We Learn Anything New in Comey's SSCI Hearing?
Former FBI Director James Comey testified for a little under three hours this morning in an open session before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Considering the detailed revelations included in his written statement released by the Senate Intelligence Committee yesterday in the lead-up to today’s testimony, how much new information did today’s hearing really add? Below is a brief overview of… → Read More
Trying to impeach Trump too soon would be the best way to keep him in office
The case against rushing for critics of the White House → Read More
Livestream: John Brennan Testifies Before the House Intelligence Committee
Watch live. → Read More