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Chimene Keitner

@keitnerlaw.com
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International law / international relations / human rights / national security. Giving social media one more try.

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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 21/05/2026
Even worse than predicted - thefulcrum.us/governance-l...
thefulcrum.us
Congress Shouldn’t Let Federal Tort Claims Become Political Gifts
In a speech in North Carolina, President Trump tried to persuade Americans that he is reducing costs and improving the economy. He also emphasized his hardball negotiating tactics. Behind the scenes, ...
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 21/05/2026
The #RaulCastro indictment continues a worrying US trend: using prosecutions for foreign policy leverage. Here's a short forthcoming contribution to the Fordham International Law Journal about the Maduro prosecution that traces this evolution and its implications. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com
Head-of-State Immunity in U.S. Courts: When Law Trumps Facts
<p>In March 2020, then-Attorney General William Barr announced criminal charges against Nicolás Maduro and fourteen alleged co-conspirators for narco-terrorism,
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Pam Spaulding @pamspaulding.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
"Wiping out an entire civilization is the definition of genocide. Any order given to that effect must be refused by every service member up and down the chain — period." — Major General Paul D. Eaton U.S. Army (Retired) Senior Advisor to @votevets.org

Wiping out an entire civilization is the definition of genocide. Any
order given to that effect must be refused by every service member up and down the chain — period.
This is exactly what senators were talking about when they issued a video saying illegal orders must be refused. Now it may be time for service members to follow their recommendation.
Major General Paul D. Eaton
U.S. Army (Retired)
Senior Advisor to VoteVets
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VoteVets
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 07/04/2026
Best headline on this so far
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 06/03/2026
Jan 26, 2026 - National Defense Strategy "No longer will the Department be distracted by interventionism, endless wars, regime change, and nation building." media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/23/...
media.tenor.com
a group of dogs standing next to each other with the words `` squirrel ? '' written on the bottom .
ALT: a group of dogs standing next to each other with the words `` squirrel ? '' written on the bottom .
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 04/02/2026
There's a lot going on in the world, but I felt moved to write about the danger that Albertan separatists are being sold a bill of goods ... www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
thestar.com
These Albertans say they want independence. What they’ll get is subservience to America
There are few viable legal pathways to an independent Alberta.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 31/01/2026
Oped alert: Countries Should Reject Trump's Board of Peace theopinionpages.com/2026/01/coun...
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Countries should reject Trump’s Board of Peace | The Opinion Pages
Multiple countries have declined to join Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace, but others are reportedly still considering it. The board, with its billion-dollar price tag for admission to permanent memb...
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 08/01/2026
The pettiness is rivaled only by the completely self-defeating nature of these actions, which will make the United States less safe, less influential, and less able to respond to evolving global threats.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 07/01/2026
As with Hernandez—extradition. (And the biggest victims of Maduro’s reign are undoubtedly Venezuelans.)
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 07/01/2026
However circular it might seem, if the Executive Branch doesn‘t recognize him as a sitting head of state, current doctrine doesn’t give US courts the authority to second-guess that determination.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 06/01/2026
www.justsecurity.org/128073/head-...
justsecurity.org
Head of State Immunity and Maduro on Trial
An international law professor answers frequently asked questions about immunity and Nicolás Maduro's arrest.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 05/01/2026
A primer in The Green Bag on head of state and foreign official immunity under international and U.S. law for those interested. #Maduro #prosecution greenbag.org/v14n1/v14n1_...
greenbag.org
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 05/01/2026
This short essay on Criminal Law Beyond Borders might be useful to those thinking about operation Absolute Resolve in the context of transnational law enforcement (with the caveat that using military force is a UN Charter issue, not a law enforcement matter): illinoislawreview.org/wp-content/u...
illinoislawreview.org
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 04/01/2026
POTUS sounds drunk, half asleep, or both. And he’s been given a blank check by SCOTUS, Congress, and billionaires.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 04/01/2026
1. Violations of the UN Charter make us all less secure 2. See #1 above 3. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 05/12/2025
Instead of a theater of war, Trump and Hegseth are engaging in WAR THEATER. That doesn’t make it lawful (not that they care). Appreciated the chance to talk with expert colleagues about why we should all be very concerned. www.cnas.org/events/u-s-m...
cnas.org
The Boat Strikes: Drug Trafficking, Military Engagement, and the Law
military action related to international drug trafficking. military activities outside the context of a recognized military engagement present important…
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 04/12/2025
Will be talking about this tomorrow www.cnas.org/events/u-s-m...
cnas.org
The Boat Strikes: Drug Trafficking, Military Engagement, and the Law
military action related to international drug trafficking. military activities outside the context of a recognized military engagement present important…
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 04/12/2025
Will be talking about this on Thursday www.cnas.org/events/u-s-m...
cnas.org
The Boat Strikes: Drug Trafficking, Military Engagement, and the Law
military action related to international drug trafficking. military activities outside the context of a recognized military engagement present important…
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 04/12/2025
Will be talking about this on Thursday www.cnas.org/events/u-s-m...
cnas.org
The Boat Strikes: Drug Trafficking, Military Engagement, and the Law
military action related to international drug trafficking. military activities outside the context of a recognized military engagement present important…
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 04/12/2025
Will be talking about this on Thursday www.cnas.org/events/u-s-m...
cnas.org
The Boat Strikes: Drug Trafficking, Military Engagement, and the Law
military action related to international drug trafficking. military activities outside the context of a recognized military engagement present important…
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 02/12/2025
@marknevitt.bsky.social has a good post on this today @justsecurity.org www.justsecurity.org/125998/boat-...
justsecurity.org
Killing Shipwrecked Survivors is Not Just Illegal—It Endangers U.S. Servicemembers
If the United States chooses a path where killing defenseless survivors becomes acceptable, American servicemembers will pay the price for that choice.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 02/12/2025
I have a feeling we're going to be talking a lot about "command responsibility" very very soon (tl;dr Hegseth is not off the hook) www.americanbar.org/groups/law_n...
americanbar.org
Military Command, Responsibility, and Legitimacy: An Enduring Equation
Perhaps the most important lesson related to the law of armed conflict that has been learned over the past decade is as old as organized warfare itself: the central role responsible commanders play in...
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Duncan Hollis @duncanhollis.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
With thanks to my co-author @keitnerlaw.com, we’ve got a new OpEd up @thehill.com with a reminder for Congress about the lessons of the Air Bridge program:
thehill.com
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 18/11/2025
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
thestar.com
Canada once spoke out against unlawful American military action. Why it’s time to do so again now
Canada must stand up for international law.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 04/11/2025
*our
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 04/11/2025
This 🧵 is just the antidote I need to out descent into a police state #DCSandwichGuy
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 03/11/2025
This thread is insane
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 22/10/2025
😭
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 17/10/2025
This should be getting more attention but seems to have been overshadowed by the Bolton indictment
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 04/09/2025
“According to Secretary of State Rubio, President Trump was given the option of conducting a maritime interdiction but instead elected to blow up the vessel to send a message.” @bcfinucane.bsky.social @justsecurity.org breaks down the legal issues. Zero regard for human lives.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 03/09/2025
As far as I can tell, not even a pretense that this strike complies with international law in any way shape or form. How exactly are we supposed to complain when the United States is on the receiving end of such strikes by other countries? Or do we just not care anymore?
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 31/08/2025
Diplomacy R.I.P. (again/still) www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/w...
nytimes.com
U.S. Suspends Visas for Palestinian Passport Holders, Officials Say
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 16/08/2025
No words
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 25/07/2025
Sending healing thoughts ❤️‍🩹
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 23/07/2025
This 👇 #ICJ #Climate
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 17/07/2025
Worth reading.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 22/06/2025
Whatever happened behind the scenes, it sure feels like a bait and switch.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 18/06/2025
This
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 16/06/2025
The ball is in Congress’s court to save US diplomacy. thefulcrum.us/ethics-leade...
thefulcrum.us
Why Congress Must Counteract Trump’s Dangerous Diplomacy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s May 31 speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit in Singapore was no ordinary one. He accused China of posing a “real” and “imminent” threat, leading China to a...
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 16/06/2025
The ball is in Congress’s court to save US diplomacy. thefulcrum.us/ethics-leade...
thefulcrum.us
Why Congress Must Counteract Trump’s Dangerous Diplomacy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s May 31 speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit in Singapore was no ordinary one. He accused China of posing a “real” and “imminent” threat, leading China to a...
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 07/06/2025
Important 🧵
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 05/06/2025
@jamisonfoser.bsky.social has a point ...
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 05/06/2025
🤯
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 08/05/2025
Worth reading both the Lawfare essay and the NYT op-ed.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 06/05/2025
💯 buff.ly/zWABWmd
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is more about individual rights than the Trump administration’s foreign policy
The Trump administration claims that judges’ orders in the cases of immigrants deported to a prison in El Salvador intrude on the president’s right to conduct foreign policy.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 06/05/2025
For the next time you hear Marco Rubio say judges can’t hear these “foreign policy” cases … (tl;dr they can—and will)
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 03/05/2025
theconversation.com/kilmar-abreg...
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is more about individual rights than the Trump administration’s foreign policy
The Trump administration claims that judges’ orders in the cases of immigrants deported to a prison in El Salvador intrude on the president’s right to conduct foreign policy.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 03/05/2025
theconversation.com/kilmar-abreg...
theconversation.com
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is more about individual rights than the Trump administration’s foreign policy
The Trump administration claims that judges’ orders in the cases of immigrants deported to a prison in El Salvador intrude on the president’s right to conduct foreign policy.
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Chimene Keitner @keitnerlaw.com · 03/05/2025
theconversation.com/kilmar-abreg...
theconversation.com
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is more about individual rights than the Trump administration’s foreign policy
The Trump administration claims that judges’ orders in the cases of immigrants deported to a prison in El Salvador intrude on the president’s right to conduct foreign policy.
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