Office of Legal Counsel

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Trump Administration Moves to Override State Authority for Oil Production

Editorial 6 March, 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice issued a significant legal opinion on March 23, 2023,...

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DOJ Memo Undermines Trump’s Claims on Deadly Boat Strikes

Editorial 26 November, 2025

BREAKING: A newly disclosed Justice Department memo reveals a stark contradiction between President Donald...

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U.S. Military Strikes Drug Cartel Vessel, Legal Questions Arise

Editorial 4 September, 2025

The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean on September...