National Security and Cyber Attorney. Visiting Professor of Government at Wesleyan. Former DOJ and DANY Prosecutor. Views my own.

Joined June 2020
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On the latest episode of the Just Security Podcast, @davidcaaron is joined by Adam Hickey to discuss last week's unusual announcement from the Department of Justice on the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Listen here: justsecurity.org/158783/the-…
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I'm looking forward to speaking at this important event -- thank you @AUWCL and @CNASdc for hosting.
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1/2 A great podcast discussion on the recent legal developments in the federalization of policing in Washington, DC from tippy top experts. Brian Netter Professor @marknevitt with @davidcaaron
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The D.C. Attorney General filed a complaint in federal court seeking an injunction against specific moves by the Executive Branch. Hearing on the TRO is this afternoon - stay tuned for our analysis.
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A group of CIA officers who worked on DEI issues learned that they were going to be fired. Kevin Carroll brought a case on their behalf. Kevin joined WJH to talk about the case, potential limits on Executive authority to fire employees, and the role of diversity in HUMINT.
A small number of intelligence officers whose duties involved DEI efforts at CIA have sued to keep their jobs. The officers' attorney, Kevin Carroll, discusses the case and how diversity intersects with advancing key U.S. national security interests. justsecurity.org/108645/podc…
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This episode is important for anyone with questions, concerns, or misapprehensions about federal employment. Thank you to all our civil servants.
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New episode of What Just Happened: special guest @marknevitt joins us to talk about military deployment for border and immigration enforcement.
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1/ Fantastic writing with @NoahChauvin and Courtney Otto. The Hasbajrami case is important in its own right because of its holding that U.S. person queries of information collected under Section 702 require a warrant or an exception to the warrant requirement.
1/2 In Hasbajrami, EDNY is the first court to rule that US person queries of #FISA Section 702 data require a warrant or exception to the warrant requirement to satisfy the 4th Amendment. @davidcaaron, @NoahChauvin, & Courtney Otto unpack the opinion and its many implications. (link in 2/2)
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/2 But the case is also important because the decision will likely be appealed. Both parties, and possibly the Trump administration, appear split on a warrant requirement, so watch carefully what position the government takes. #Section702 #FISA702 #fisa
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The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Trump’s Immigration Executive Orders Co-hosted by @davidcaaron, @bridgewriter, and Ryan Goodman. @steve_vladeck joins the show to discuss the Trump administration's recent immigration actions. justsecurity.org/106731/podc…
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Thank you @just_security for publishing my analysis of former President Biden's last EO on #CyberSecurity.
Yesterday, the Trump admin rescinded Biden's EO on AI. Biden's #CyberSecurity EO may be next. Still, the order reflects an important - largely bipartisan - view of the evolving #cyber threat landscape and how the US should respond, writes @davidcaaron. justsecurity.org/106567/bide…
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2/ The technology at issue went to the IRGC's drone program implicated in multiple attacks, including one in Jordan that killed and injured members of the U.S. military. This shows the criticality of disrupting adversary supply chains.
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3/ Look for export control and sanctions enforcement to remain a high priority. And keep those killed and wounded in your thoughts.
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Whatever the outcome of tomorrow's elections, please remember that public servants and election volunteers are patriots, neighbors, and community members who make sacrifices to serve the public and maintain our democracy. Treat them with respect and keep them safe.
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Surveillance and civil liberties 🥊 Congress reauthorized Section 702 of FISA, but critical reforms were missed, and surveillance expansion concerns remain. Our panel with @SeanVitka, @LizaGoitein, @davidcaaron and Cato’s Patrick Eddington will explore Section 702’s track record, surveillance abuses, and the role of tech companies in government monitoring. Join us on Monday, October 7 at 1PM EDT. Register now: cato.org/events/federal-surv…
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