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Steve Bannon is held in criminal contempt of Congress, pushing key question over presidential power to the courts

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Selin Professor of Constitutional Democracy, reviews how this battle between the two branches of government over access to presidential information raises questions about the constitutional authority of Congress and how lawmakers acquire the information needed to hold the executive branch accountable in the U.S. Jennifer L.

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Policing Reimagined

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Developers, data scientists, and criminal justice experts working within the metaverse may be able to implement changes more efficiently than Congress as they are not subject to constitutional constraints.

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Policing Reimagined

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The thesis of Albert Chang's paper is the metaverse presents a unique opportunity for effective police reforms because software developers may be able to implement changes more efficiently than Congress as they are not subject to constitutional constraints.

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Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement

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The shocking events of Jan. 6, 2021, signaled a major break from the nonviolent rallies that categorized most major protests over the past few decades. What set Jan. 6 apart was the president of the United States using his cellphone to direct an attack on the Capitol, and those who stormed the Capitol being wired and ready for insurrection.

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Jan. 6 committee tackled unprecedented attack with time-tested inquiry

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Claire Leavitt , Assistant Professor of Government, Smith College, presents an overview of the broad investigative powers of the Congress from the 1920s to the present. 6, 2021 fell squarely within Congress’ power, and added a new chapter to a centuries-long history of congressional investigations into government scandals and failures.