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Congress Must Define ‘Unlawful Order’ Under Military Law
Congress must clarify 'unlawful orders' to safeguard military integrity amidst rising tensions and unclear directives.
Former JAG Working Group
Jan 817 min read


Opinion | Why Pete Hegseth can't reduce Mark Kelly's rank and pay
Hegseth's attempt to demote Kelly undermines military retirement protections and threatens free speech for veterans.
Former JAG Working Group
Jan 64 min read


Former military lawyer calls U.S. boat strikes ‘murder’
A former military lawyer labels U.S. boat strikes as murder, igniting debates on military ethics and accountability.
Former JAG Working Group
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Ex-JAG Officer: Hegseth not being in room for strikes is hard to believe
Former JAG officer critiques Hegseth's absence during critical military decisions, raising serious accountability concerns.
Former JAG Working Group
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Experts accuse Trump admin of leaving top admiral 'exposed' to legal consequences: report
Experts warn Trump’s admiral may face legal fallout alone over a controversial military strike that raises ethical concerns.
Former JAG Working Group
Dec 10, 20252 min read


U.S. Boat Strike Campaign: Questions Congress Should Ask
The article explores critical questions Congress must consider regarding the U.S. military's boat strikes targeting drug traffickers.
Former JAG Working Group
Dec 10, 202528 min read


"Kill All Crew Members": Margaret Donovan on Hegseth's Alleged Lethal Boat Strike Order
Margaret Donovan discusses Hegseth's controversial order, raising concerns over potential war crimes and military accountability.
Former JAG Working Group
Dec 10, 202514 min read


Retired US Army JAG officer says Trump admin committed 'murder'
Dan Maurer critiques the Trump admin for ordering a lethal strike on shipwrecked survivors, calling it murder and illegal.
Former JAG Working Group
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Retired Ma. Gen. Steven Lepper on Military Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats
Retired Gen. Steven Lepper discusses military responses to drug trafficking via boats, highlighting security implications.
Former JAG Working Group
Dec 7, 20251 min read


What happens inside a command center during a military strike?
Inside military command centers, leadership makes critical, real-time decisions during strikes, influencing global security.
Former JAG Working Group
Dec 3, 20256 min read


Hegseth's Deadly Fiasco: Eugene Fidell Explains
After a controversial September 2 strike on a Venezuelan boat, legal experts question military actions and accountability.
Former JAG Working Group
Dec 3, 202520 min read


Professional Responsibility and the Boat Strikes
Legal debates surrounding the boat strikes highlight critical implications for military lawyers' responsibilities and ethics.
Former JAG Working Group
Dec 1, 202518 min read


War Crime...or Murder?
Pentagon's order to kill survivors in a drug-trafficking operation raises questions of legality and moral accountability.
Former JAG Working Group
Dec 1, 20255 min read


Trump's case against Senator Mark Kelly faces steep hurdles under military law
Trump's threats to court-martial Senator Kelly over troop disobedience claims face major legal challenges ahead.
Former JAG Working Group
Nov 27, 20253 min read
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