Reiss Center on Law and Security

War Powers Resolution Reporting Project

War Powers Resolution Reporting Project

Check out our original research on the War Powers Resolution.

The Situation in Los Angeles and the U.S. Military: Legal and policy implications

The Situation in Los Angeles and the U.S. Military: Legal and policy implications

On June 12, we co-hosted an expert virtual panel on the response to protest activity and unrest in Los Angeles.

What’s Next for U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Assistance?

What’s Next for U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Assistance?

We were delighted to co-host an expert virtual panel on the proposed reorganization plan for the State Department on May 14.

Announcing our 2025-26 Student Scholars

Announcing our 2025-26 Student Scholars

We are thrilled to announce our Student Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year.

In the News

Faculty Co-Director Ryan Goodman co-authors a piece in Just Security exploring the relationship between the Posse Comitatus Act and presidential “Protective Power,” both currently at play in Los Angeles.

Non-Resident Senior Fellow Brian Finucane discusses the Constitutional parameters limiting President Trump’s potential decision to engage in the Iran conflict with Fox News.

Senior Fellow & Visiting Scholar Tess Bridgeman, with former State Department Legal Adviser Brian Egan, examines the legal authorities and constraints on President Trump’s contemplated military action against Iran, in a Just Security explainer.