Robert M Chesney in the Media

Reuters November 9, 2020

Explainer: How and when will Trump leave office?

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in a Reuters article regarding President Trump's objections to Biden's transition into power.

US News October 27, 2020

Explainer: Can Trump Call in Troops to Quell Election Day Unrest?

A recent US News article regarding the constitutionality of President Trump bringing in troops to American cities during protests quoted Professor Robert Chesney.

The Washington Post September 21, 2020

TikTok, Oracle deal still shrouded in uncertainty as companies tussle over ownership

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in an article by The Washington Post about the complicated deal between Tik Tok and Oracle, and its impact on US-China relations.

CNBC September 15, 2020

Security questions still remain in the proposed TikTok-Oracle partnership

Professor and Lawfare co-founder Robert Chesney discusses what security questions will still remain as Oracle and TikTok strike a deal with Kara Frederick, Center for a New American Security fellow.

BBC September 2, 2020

Does Trump have the right to send in federal forces?

Professor Robert Chesney lent his expertise as he was interviewed by BBC about whether Trump has the legal authority to deploy the National Guard in the various Black Lives Matter protests around the country.

The Washington Post August 26, 2020

The Cybersecurity 202: NSA and Cyber Command chief pledges muscular defense of November election

Professor Robert Chesney used his former Justice Department expertise as he was interviewed by the Washington Post in an article regarding Cybersecurity.

The Washington Post August 24, 2020

TikTok sues Trump administration to fight impending ban

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in an article on The Washington Post  regarding TikTok’s legal challenge and how Tik Tok is calling out the Trump administration for conducting an allegedly “politicized” process to ban the app.

USA Today August 19, 2020

Fact check: Governors, president both responsible for pandemic response

Professor Robert Chesney spoke to USA Today about how it can be misleading to suggest that the President bears no responsibility for how the pandemic has impacted states.

The Washington Post August 17, 2020

‘45 days of ambiguity’: What a U.S. TikTok ban could mean for users and employees

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in a Washington Post article regarding the ambiguous state that Tik Tok and Tik Tok users are currently in. 

Above The Law August 3, 2020

Trump Targets TikTok

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in Above The Law to explain Trump’s new vendetta against Tik Tok, and how it relates to presidential authority over foreign commerce.

Salon July 26, 2020

Did the Supreme Court grant Trump new powers to reshape health care by upholding DACA?

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted on his insight into Trump’s DACA decisions and his ability or inability to enforce the law in certain circumstances.

BBC July 23, 2020

Is it legal to send federal forces into US states?

Professor Robert Chesney provided his legal expertise as he was quoted in a BBC article on whether or not it is legal to send federal forces to protests in various US states.