Adam Cox

2 weeks ago | firstamendmentwatch.org | Adam Cox |Jake Offenhartz |Aaron Katersky

During his first term in office, President Donald Trump said and did many things that indicated he was less than committed to freedom of the press, disliked protest and dissent, and wanted to engage in retributive action against his political enemies. The warning signs were there, but few anticipated the extent to which Trump 2.0 would or could use the powers of the presidency and the bully pulpit to restrict, suppress, and coerce expression.

Dec 9, 2024 | justsecurity.org | Adam Cox |Ryan Goodman

President-elect Donald Trump has said he would conduct mass deportations in the millions of people. Some have wondered whether he will follow through on this campaign rhetoric, and that is admittedly an open question. In a recent Meet the Press interview, the president-elect aligned himself with the stated views of his senior aide, Stephen Miller, in saying his administration would prioritize criminals but then also focus on anyone who is in the country illegally.

May 12, 2023 | justsecurity.org | Adam Cox

(Editor's Note: The authors and other top experts share their insights on the end of Title 42 on the Just Security Podcast. Listen to the episode here). Last night at midnight, the federal COVID-19 public health emergency declared in February 2020 officially ended.