National Security Law: Counterterrorism

Course Information

Registration Information

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
MON, WED 2:30 - 3:45 pm TNH 2.139

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Final exam (administered by Exam4 in Closed mode) May 7, 2024 8:30 am A-Z in 2.138

Description

Same as Law 379M, Topic: National Security Law: Counterterrorism.

This course will survey the bodies of law and government institutions involved in counterterrorism. These include intelligence and surveillance law, criminal law, international humanitarian law (including rules for detention and targeting), public international law and U.S. Constitutional law relevant to the use of military force against terrorist groups, and others. It will also consider contemporary debates over domestic terrorism, online content moderation and mandatory takedowns, and encrypted communications, while enriching these discussions with international comparisons and guest speakers from the world of practice. Students will be evaluated based on a final exam and class participation.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

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Important Class Changes

Date Updated
03/29/2024 Exam information updated
10/25/2023 Room(s) changed
10/25/2023 Room(s) changed