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Stephen I Vladeck in the News

Stephen I Vladeck’s faculty profile

External link Ryan D. McCarthy wearing a navy jacket and yellow tie, in front of a microphone at the Department of Defense.

The New York Times January 15, 2021

Pentagon Moves to Block Exam of Tortured Guantánamo Prisoner

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in a New York Times article regarding the Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy's move to thwart a federal judge’s order for an independent examination of a mentally ill prisoner at Guantánamo Bay.
External link Portrait of William Belknap with a long beard, looking straight ahead, dressed in a uniform.

The New York Times January 14, 2021

Why Trump Can Be Convicted Even as an Ex-President

Professor Steve Vladeck's opinion piece for The New York Times breaks down the constitutionality of impeachment and why President Trump can and should be held accountable, even after he has left office.
External link Nancy Pelosi looking forward, wearing a red jacket and floral mask.

ABC News January 12, 2021

Democrats cite rarely used part of 14th Amendment in new impeachment article

Professor Steve Vladeck was quoted by ABC in an article regarding Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which in theory, gives Congress the authority to bar public officials, who specifically took an oath of allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, from holding office if they "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" against the Constitution.
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Lawfare December 14, 2020

The Fortnight that Was: All of Lawfare in One Post

Prof. Robert Chesney and Prof. Steve Vladeck's most recent episode of the National Security Law Podcast, in which they discussed President-elect Biden’s future policy on Guantanamo Bay and possible nominees for Secretary of Defense, was featured in Lawfare's weekly update.

More of: Robert M Chesney

External link The federal penitentiary in Terre Haute, Ind., where the government has carried out its recent injections.

New York Times November 25, 2020

New Rule Would Allow U.S. to Use More Methods for Executions

Professor Stephen Vladeck was cited in a New York Times article about the Justice Department allowing for new methods of federal executions as the Trump administration rushes to execute five prisoners before the end of his administration's term.