Law and Justice

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The increasing complexity of crime and corruption raises new questions about how law enforcement organizations and the courts can protect citizens’ security without risking essential human liberties. Brookings experts address the wide range of challenges facing legal systems around the world—from organized crime and illegal drug trade to protecting digital privacy—and examine how national and international security can be enhanced through sound judicial processes.

Intellectual Property ›

The 'First Sale Doctrine' and Its Impact on the Music Business

May 3, 2013, John Villasenor
Corruption ›

Can Egypt’s Transition and Economy Be Saved?

May 1, 2013, Hafez Ghanem
Law and Security ›

President Obama’s Visit to Mexico: Key Anti-Crime Issues

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April 26, 2013, Vanda Felbab-Brown

Recent Activity

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Testimony | House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet

An Examination of the Judicial Conduct and Disability System

April 25, 2013, Russell Wheeler
Testimony | U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade

Narcoterrorism and the Long Reach of U.S. Law Enforcement

October 12, 2011, Vanda Felbab-Brown
Testimony | Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Global Narcotics Affairs

A Shared Responsibility: Counternarcotics and Citizens' Security in the Americas

March 31, 2011, Vanda Felbab-Brown
Testimony | U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade

The Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act

November 30, 2010, Richard Williamson
Testimony | House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Domestic Policy Subcommittee

The Effect of International Counternarcotics Policies

July 21, 2010, Vanda Felbab-Brown
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Testimony | Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

The Negative Impact of the Use of Filibusters and Holds

June 23, 2010, Thomas E. Mann
Testimony | House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law

The Executive Office for Immigration Review: Improving Immigration Courts

June 17, 2010, Russell Wheeler
Testimony | House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Domestic Policy Subcommittee

The Design and Resourcing of Supply-Side Counternarcotics Policies

April 14, 2010, Vanda Felbab-Brown
Testimony | Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control

U.S. Counternarcotics Strategy in Afghanistan

October 21, 2009, Vanda Felbab-Brown
Testimony | House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs

Transnational Drug Enterprises: Threats to Global Stability and U.S. National Security

October 1, 2009, Vanda Felbab-Brown