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@marknevitt.bsky.social
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Associate Professor @Emory Law. Former aviator, Navy JAG. Climate change, environmental law, and security. law.emory.edu/faculty/faculty-profi… Writing: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAu…

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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
“A bill to automatically fund the government in an appropriations lapse would end shutdowns—except the Two-Year Clause forbids funding the Army permanently.”
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The "God Squad" hadn't met in 30+ years + then it showed up to exempt Gulf oil & gas drilling from the Endangered Species Act. 🐋👀 I joined @rbratspies.bsky.social, Pat Parenteau & Chinonso Anozie to unpack what happened and why Rice's whale should be very interested. www.elr.info/articles/elr...
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Gas, the Gulf, and the "God Squad" | Environmental Law Reporter®
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Orin Kerr @orinkerr.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Over at his personal blog, Emory Law Professor @matthewsag.bsky.social offers some very interesting thoughts on structuring law school exams in an era of AI and common extra-time accommodations. matthewsag.com/ai-accommoda...
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AI, Accommodations, and Assessment Integrity – Matthew Sag
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
If you're a rising scholar in either field, I'd love for you to consider joining us @emoryuniversity.bsky.social in beautiful Atlanta, GA. We're a collegial, ambitious faculty, and you can help shape the next chapter of legal education here. Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below!
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
@emorylaw.bsky.social is hiring! Two positions are open to entry-level & lateral candidates who have < 6 years experience. Apply! 🔹 Assistant or Associate Professor — Civil Litigation 🔹 Assistant or Associate Professor — Tax Law 👉 Civil Litigation: lnkd.in/eaT85eh9 👉 Tax Law: lnkd.in/e7gxRSUZ
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Being a "geo-bachelor" is one of the hidden sacrifices and tolls for many military families. "One in five active-duty family respondents reported choosing geographic bachelorhood at least once during their military career." www.navytimes.com/news/your-mi...
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The new military family: staying together while living apart
The DoD does not recognize “geo-bachelor” as an official personnel status or maintain department-wide data on how many families live this way.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Pleased to see my article "Can the Secretary of Defense Remove Admirals from a Promotion List?" cited in this @nytimes.com Article. "It was not clear whether Mr. Hegseth had the authority to pull names off the list." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/19/u...
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Secret Vetting and Blocked Promotions: Inside Hegseth’s War on Diversity
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The end of freedom of navigation in the #StraitofHormuz? U.S. - Iran MOU states Iran will not charge vessels transiting the strait for just 60 days and then will discuss “maritime services” with Oman. Look for a fee for those “services.” The Strait was free and open for transit passage pre-war.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Really insightful article on the law of blockade and international law by the brilliant @becingber.bsky.social and @bcfinucane.bsky.social via @justsecurity.org Both have tremendous experience at State Department and deep academic expertise. 👇 www.justsecurity.org/142005/block...
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Blockade and Article 2(4) of the UN Charter
U.S. attacks on neutral vessels to enforce its Iran blockade point to U.S. violations of UN Charter against four different countries.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
"If the governing rules can be disregarded without explanation, confidence in the integrity and independence of the officer promotion system will inevitably and substantially erode." Thanks to @rgoodlaw.bsky.social and @justsecurity.org for the opportunity to write this piece.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Excited to share that has launched an #Environmental Law Concentration. With the Ted Turner Env. Law Clinic, @EmoryUniversity is among the best places in the country to study environmental law and policy. Join us! law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2026/05/environmental-law-concentration.html
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Emory Law elevates environmental program with new concentration | Emory University School of Law | Atlanta, GA
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Citizens must be able to identify the government officials exercising authority over them. That foundational principle is now under sustained pressure. New @cnas.bsky.social commentary on militarization, immigration enforcement & the case for statutory reform. 🔗 www.cnas.org/publications...
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Blurring the Line
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Remarkable to read the November 2025 National Security Strategy today. Quotes: 1. "America’s historic reason for focusing on the Middle East will recede." 2. "America will ensure that the Strait of Hormuz remains open." 3. "Iran has been greatly weakened." Nonsense.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Posting via @justsecurity.org with @mblawrence.bsky.social “The Constitution’s Forgotten Term Limit on Military Power” www.justsecurity.org/136339/const...
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Matthew Lawrence @handle.invalid · 17/04/2026
Some key takeaways from new work with @marknevitt.bsky.social: 🚫Funding the military long term through reconciliation is unconstitutional 🚫Long-term military funding in OBBA is unconstitutional ❓Maybe ICE funding too 🚫Tapping the Judgment Fund for defense procurement contracts is unconstitutional
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Thanks to @lsolum.bsky.social for highlighting “Reviving the Military’s Term Limit,” co-written with @mblawrence.bsky.social legaltheoryblog.com/2026/04/16/l... @jacklgoldsmith.bsky.social @curtbradley.bsky.social @rgoodlaw.bsky.social @bobbychesney.bsky.social @stevevladeck.bsky.social
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Explore our latest articles and stay updated with fresh insights and trends across diverse topics in our recent posts section.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
In light of #Iran's mining the Strait of Hormuz - a reminder 1. Mining the Strait is unlawful. 2. Iran is obligated to remove mines, but cannot do so. 3. The U.S. is decommissioning its minesweepers (!) 4. NATO has minesweeping capability. @justsecurity.org justsecurity.org/133996/legal...
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Legal and Operational Issues in the Strait of Hormuz: Transit Passage Under Fire
"During my own transits through the Strait as a naval officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation, the narrow geography and proximity of Iranian territory were impossible to ignore."
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
"Congressional Democrats aren’t guaranteed to win back committee gavels next Congress, but if they do, they will need to hit the ground running with an oversight agenda that accounts for the myriad ways the Trump administration will delay and stonewall their requests." 🔥 via @sarazdeb.bsky.social 👇
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Cites to: @chrismirasola.bsky.social @jacklgoldsmith.bsky.social @mattwaxman.bsky.social @joshchafetz.bsky.social @becingber.bsky.social @stevevladeck.bsky.social @marydudziak.bsky.social @martylederman.bsky.social @casssunstein.bsky.social @sranderson.bsky.social @oonahathaway.bsky.social ⬇️
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
I transited the Strait of Hormuz on the USS Constellation. Even in peacetime, it was tense. Today, with #Iranian mines, Shaheed drones, and no U.S. minesweepers in theater — the situation is far bleaker than I first assessed. Via @justsecurity.org ⬇️ www.justsecurity.org/133996/legal...
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Legal and Operational Issues in the Strait of Hormuz: Transit Passage Under Fire
"During my own transits through the Strait as a naval officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation, the narrow geography and proximity of Iranian territory were impossible to ignore."
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
New article in the Iowa Law Review - "When Climate Change Forces Flight: Legal Duties in the Age of Retreat." As climate disasters multiply, a once-unthinkable question is now urgent: when should we stop rebuilding and start retreating? @emorylaw.bsky.social ilr.law.uiowa.edu/sites/ilr.la...
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Interested in the legal and operational issues in the #StraitofHormuz? I got you covered - via @justsecurity.org - draws on the work of @mikeschmitt.bsky.social @rgoodlaw.bsky.social @tessbridgeman.bsky.social and others. www.justsecurity.org/133996/legal...
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Legal and Operational Issues in the Strait of Hormuz: Transit Passage Under Fire
"During my own transits through the Strait as a naval officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation, the narrow geography and proximity of Iranian territory were impossible to ignore."
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Excited to share my new article, “Sovereign Immunity in a Warming World,” is forthcoming in the Columbia Law Review and is ready to download here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... Thanks to my @emorylaw.bsky.social colleagues for their help - feedback welcome!
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sarazdeb.bsky.social @sarazdeb.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Entering the chat to share that my article, Cooperative Oversight and the Separation of Powers, is forthcoming in the Emory Law Journal. Feedback welcome! Available for download @ssrn.bsky.social here: papers.ssrn.com/abstract=635...
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Great article forthcoming @emorylawjournal.bsky.social on congressional oversight of the executive branch by @sarazdeb.bsky.social !
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Lawfare @lawfaremedia.org · 23/02/2026
On Jan. 7, the Trump administration withdrew the U.S. from more than 60 international agreements and organizations, including the UNFCC. @marknevitt.bsky.social and Anissa Patel explore the legality of the president unilaterally terminating a Senate-ratified treaty.
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Can a President Unilaterally Withdraw—and Rejoin—the UN Climate Treaty?
A historic exit from the climate framework exposes the legal gray zone governing treaty withdrawal and reentry.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
An especially nice holiday video and message done by my colleagues at @emorylaw.bsky.social - well done! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re7s...
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Emory Law 2025 Video Holiday Card
YouTube video by EmorySchoolofLaw
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Insurance Law Center | UConn School of Law @insurancelawctr.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Climate change is breaking homeowners insurance markets. Join us at #AALS2026 for a panel on the crises unfolding across the country — featuring Amy Bach, Jim Donelon, Kenneth Klein, and @marknevitt.bsky.social, moderated by @tpantin.bsky.social. 📅 Jan 6–9, New Orleans ➡️ am.aals.org/register/
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
I believe folks know the important work we're doing at @justsecurity.org, especially in these challenging times. But we made this short video as a reminder! We really need your support this #GivingTuesday. For tax-deductible gifts: justsecurity.org/donate/
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
🍂 PSA this Thanksgiving: Gas-powered leaf blowers are environmental disasters. Hour of gas blowing pollutes > a 3,900-mile car trip. My research for @theregreview.bsky.social in Martha Stewart Living @marthastewartt.bsky.social — because Martha knows better. www.marthastewart.com/leaf-blower-...
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Why You Should Never (Ever) Use a Leaf Blower—and What to Do Instead
Leaf blowers can have many negative effects, including noise pollution, habitat destruction, and much more.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Helpful article in today's @nytimes.com highlights the legal authorities behind the 5 (!) domestic military deployments currently underway or pending in American cities. @cnas.bsky.social @brennancenter.org @lizagoitein.bsky.social @rgoodlaw.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 23/10/2025
“The Caribbean Strikes and the Collapse of Legal Oversight in U.S. Military Operations” By @seharrison7.bsky.social and @marknevitt.bsky.social www.justsecurity.org/123172/carib...
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Caribbean Strikes and Collapse of Legal Oversight in U.S. Military
Congress and the public must address the pressures imposed on public servants and defend the guardrails that protect U.S. forces and democracy.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Interested in the ways that the Caribbean (and Pacific) drug strikes are unlawful? @justsecurity.org has 15 Articles (!) from experts @becingber.bsky.social @bcfinucane.bsky.social @martylederman.bsky.social @seharrison7.bsky.social @mikeschmitt.bsky.social www.justsecurity.org/120753/colle...
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Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers
Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Terrific to team up with @seharrison7.bsky.social on this and thanks to @rgoodlaw.bsky.social and @tessbridgeman.bsky.social for edits!
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
In light of Trump’s decision to send CA National Guard to Oregon, I’m re-upping this piece from @cnas.bsky.social on the troubling scenario of sending outside NG to another state against its will. While the statute is different, the core concern remains. www.cnas.org/publications... challenge
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
“Every morning, landscaping companies deploy these gigantic beasts across the city, strapped to workers’ backs like dystopian World War II-era flamethrowers. The enemies are Atlanta’s leaves, and the blowers are determined to disrupt Zoom calls, infants’ naps, and the tranquility of your home.”
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
In light of the second strike on an alleged drug vessel, I’m reupping this article via @justsecurity.org - www.justsecurity.org/119985/label...
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Labels, Not Law, to Justify Lethal Force: Venezuela Boat Strike
A new label does not transform a problem or grant the U.S. president or the U.S. military expanded legal authority to kill civilians.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Via @justsecurity.org on the drug vessel strike. "Labeling these groups . . . does not authorize the use of military force or trigger the military rules that apply in armed conflict." @bcfinucane.bsky.social @rgoodlaw.bsky.social @tessbridgeman.bsky.social www.justsecurity.org/119985/label...
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Labels, Not Law, to Justify Lethal Force: Venezuela Boat Strike
A new label does not transform a problem or grant the U.S. president or the U.S. military expanded legal authority to kill civilians.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Interesting footnote in Judge Breyer's decision on use of the military in California - Chief Bovino of Homeland Security criticized Army General Sherman for his reluctance to use the military in MacArthur Park, "questioning Sherman’s loyalty to the country." @brennancenter.org @justsecurity.org
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Great analysis, as always via @josephanunn.bsky.social @sreynolds.bsky.social of the @brennancenter.org brain trust!
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
"The Trump administration is pursuing a maximalist legal approach in deploying the military . . . DC may well be a dry run for even greater reliance on the military to be deployed domestically." cc @stevevladeck.bsky.social @lizagoitein.bsky.social @chrismirasola.bsky.social
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
In light of WV #National Guard ordered to DC, I'm re-upping this Article via @cnas.bsky.social, calling for reform of a particular statute - 32 USC 502f that is being used as the *likely* legal basis for the deployment. @josephanunn.bsky.social @lizagoitein.bsky.social www.cnas.org/publications...
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Congress Must Clarify the National Guard’s Section 502 Legal Authorities
Understanding the precise scope of the Guard’s legal authorities is important, because Posse Comitatus Act restrictions
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Join us in beautiful #Atlanta, Georgia!
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
@lizagoitein.bsky.social @josephanunn.bsky.social @stevevladeck.bsky.social and I have been arguing for reforming the #DC #National Guard, which is "outdated and dangerous." Re-upping two articles via @justsecurity.org: www.justsecurity.org/79971/2022-u... www.justsecurity.org/74098/why-d-...
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2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 6: Domestic Military Operations
At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.
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Bob Percival @rperci.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
If EPA repeals its endangerment finding, the basis for industry’s fervent wish to displace state climate litigation is gone. You CANNOT have it both ways. See: journals.library.wustl.edu/lawreview/ar...
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Could Official Climate Denial Revive the Common Law as a Regulatory Backstop?
The Trump Administration is rapidly turning the clock back on climate policy and environmental regulation. Despite overwhelming, peer-reviewed scientific evidence, administration officials eager to pr...
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Bob Percival and I wrote this in 2019 in the Washington University Law Review in anticipation of the endangerment finding going away.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Via @lawfaremedia.org some takeaways from the #Texas floods - - Improve #climate risk information - Invest in adaptation measures before disaster strikes - Resource the #CoastGuard and emergency first responders -Retreat when necessary -Fully Fund Science
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Honored to be named as part of the @justsecurity.org Editorial Team. Extremely grateful to @rgoodlaw.bsky.social and the Just Security team for taking a chance on me over the years to get my thoughts out on climate change, national security, and use of the military domestically!
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
In light of state and local law enforcement doing more immigration enforcement, I’m re-upping this article via @justsecurity.org that highlights the rise of “287g” agreements between #DHS and state/local police and National Guard > 800 agreements and rising! www.justsecurity.org/114395/the-m...
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The Mounting Crisis of Militarizing Immigration Enforcement
When part-time soldiers police their neighbors, federal authority displaces state and local officials, and strains civil-military relations.
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Mark Nevitt @marknevitt.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Must read from @lawfaremedia.org ‘s brilliant @sranderson.bsky.social And remember that the other side gets a vote. Lots of US military in Bahrain (5th Fleet) and Gulf states.
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