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Election Certification

Stronger safeguards can ensure that the process cannot be exploited to disrupt elections.

Lauren Miller Karalunas

June 17, 2025

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Election Certification
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Limiting the Military’s Role in Law Enforcement

The Posse Comitatus Act bars the armed forces from serving as civilian police, but loopholes and exceptions undermine its effectiveness.

Joseph Nunn

October 2, 2024

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Limiting the Military’s Role in Law Enforcement
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Intimidation of State and Local Officeholders

Left unchecked, abuse harms not only elected officials but also the public they serve.

Gowri Ramachandran, Chisun Lee, Maya Kornberg, Kimberly Peeler-Allen, Ruby Edlin, Julia Fishman, Jiyoon Park, Grady Yuthok Short

January 25, 2024

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