Tag Archives: David Puentes

The Ferguson Effect: Fiction, Fact, A Threat To National Security?

By Ashley George – Not many would disagree that when police officers are afraid to do their jobs for fear of getting video taped doing something wrong, there is a problem with the overall security and safety of our communities and the nation as a whole. On October 23, 2015, during his speech given at […]

NSAC Feature: Professor Bernard H. Oxman

By Carolina de la Pedraja – At the University of Miami School of Law, Professor Bernard H. Oxman is recognized for his array of knowledge on international law. Walking into Professor Oxman’s office, one is surrounded by bookshelves full of materials ranging from international law to first year torts. At the School of Law, Professor […]

Editor-In-Chief Note: DOJ Announces Creation of New Special Counsel Position for the Prosecution of Domestic Terrorism

By Jeremy Gale – On October 14, 2015, the Department of Justice announced the creation of a new position within its National Security Division devoted to assisting in the prosecution of domestic terrorism cases. The creation of a “domestic terrorism counsel” acknowledges a significant but underreported trend of violence in the country, which originates within […]

Drones: The Federal Government’s Attempt to Fly In and Regulate Them

By Kevin Peterford – With Back to the Future Day just passing and the Star Wars saga continuing in less than two months, futuristic Drones and the laws surrounding them are finding themselves in the news as well.  What exactly is a Drone? What can Drones do? What is the government doing to regulate citizens’ […]