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Accomplished and effective litigation firm led by a progressive former federal prosecutor and U.S. Navy SEAL. We specialize in immigration and international law, especially political asylum for those who speak truth to power.

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The Hatch Act The Many Ways That Trump Is Violating It and Why That Matters

Trump, the Hatch Act, and the Erosion of Public Trust

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13.10.2025 00:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s Time to Start Voting with Your Feet. Weโ€™re to the Point in American History Where the Other Kind of Voting Is Just as Important as the Usual Kind

The Geography of Conscience

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09.10.2025 15:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Momentarily Burying the Lead Why the U.S. Military Needs Family Courts

When Family Law Becomes a National Security Issue: Why the Military Needs Its Own Courts

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05.10.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Another Big Lie What Republicans Really Mean About โ€œFree Health Care for Illegal Aliensโ€

The Truth Behind the GOPโ€™s โ€œFree Health Care for Illegalsโ€ Talking Point

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04.10.2025 19:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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U Visa Guide | Eligibility, Qualifying Crimes & Green Card โ€” Charles International Law Learn who qualifies for a U visa, the full list of crimes, I-918B certification, waivers, waitlist, work permits, and steps to permanent residence.

Please enjoy our latest research guide on U Visas for victims of serious crime!

www.charlesinternationallaw.com/u-visas

04.10.2025 03:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trumpโ€™s NSPD-7 is Performative Nonsense Trump is weaponizing the language of terrorism to suppress First Amendment protections

Trumpโ€™s NSPD-7 Is Designed to Suppress Dissent, Not Violence

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03.10.2025 01:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Real Manhood vs. MAGA Masculinity Courage isnโ€™t about beards, spray tans, or fireworks at a funeralโ€”itโ€™s about facing hard truths and carrying burdens for others.

Real Manhood vs. MAGA Masculinity

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01.10.2025 00:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Limits of โ€œBusinessโ€ on B-1 Visas | What Visitors Can and Cannot Do โ€” Charles International Law Understand the practical limits of the U.S. B-1 business visitor visa. Learn what activities are allowed, what is prohibited, how long you can stay, rules on pay and housing, and when to consider L-1 ...

Please enjoy our latest research guide on the limits of โ€œBusinessโ€ on B-1, Business Visitor Visa Holders.

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30.09.2025 02:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Democrats Should Condition Funding on Impeachment In ordinary times, keeping the government open would be a bipartisan duty.

Shut It Down Until Trump Is Impeached

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30.09.2025 00:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thought of the Day: September 28, 2025 Why Trumpโ€™s indictment of James Comey is a dangerous abuse of prosecutorial power โ€” and why itโ€™s unlikely to succeed.

Why Trumpโ€™s Case Against James Comey Will Fail โ€” And Why Itโ€™s Still Dangerous

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29.09.2025 00:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We Are Past the Point of No Return The House of Representatives Must Initiate Articles of Impeachment Immediately

I donโ€™t even care whatโ€™s in the Epstein Files anymoreโ€”Trump just committed treason.

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28.09.2025 04:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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H-1B Visa Guide 2025 | Law, History, Filing Calendar & I-129 Tips โ€” Charles International Law Comprehensive H-1B visa guide covering eligibility, specialty occupation rules, annual lottery deadlines, Labor Condition Application steps, I-129 filing tips, portability, extensions, and family (H-4...

Please enjoy our latest research guide on H-1B visas!

www.charlesinternationallaw.com/h-1b-visas

27.09.2025 00:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Asylum Guide | Learn About U.S. Asylum Processes โ€” Charles International Law Comprehensive guide to U.S. asylum law and application process, helping you understand rights, documentation, and legal standards for asylum seekers.

Please enjoy our newly updated quick guide to asylum in the United States!

www.charlesinternationallaw.com/asylum-guide

26.09.2025 22:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rebellion and Insurrection (18 U.S.C. ยง 2383) โ€” Crimes Against the State Explained โ€” Charles International Law Learn about rebellion and insurrection under 18 U.S.C. ยง 2383, including history, elements of the offense, penalties, constitutional limits, and notable cases in U.S. law.

Please enjoy our latest research guide on rebellion and Insurrection as a national security crime! (Know exactly where the line is.)

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26.09.2025 03:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When Duty and Law Collide: An Officerโ€™s Obligation to Disobey

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25.09.2025 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sedition in U.S. Law: History, Free Speech Conflicts, and Modern Statutes โ€” Charles International Law Explore the history of sedition in the United Statesโ€”from the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 to World War I prosecutions and modern federal statutes. Learn how the First Amendment and the Brandenburg...

Please enjoy our latest legal research guide on sedition!

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25.09.2025 03:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What Is Torture Under U.S. Law? | Asylum & CAT Protections Explained โ€” Charles International Law Learn how U.S. courts define torture under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), with real case examples of what qualifiesโ€”and what does not. Essential guidance for asylum seekers and legal advocates.

Please enjoy(?) our latest research guide on what constitutes โ€œtortureโ€ under U.S. asylum law.

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24.09.2025 02:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Free Speech Has Few Exceptions Free speech is under attack โ€” and attempts to restrict it outside a handful of narrow exceptions are flatly unconstitutional

The Narrow Limits of Free Speech โ€” And Why Attempts to Restrict It Are Dangerous

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22.09.2025 18:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Effective Questioning Models for Interviews | Charles International Law โ€” Charles International Law Learn practical questioning models to elicit accurate, detailed testimonyโ€”rapport, sequencing, follow-ups, and ethicsโ€”adapted from proven Defense Intelligence Agency Interviewing practice.

Please enjoy our latest research guide on interviewing clients!

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20.09.2025 21:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thought of the Day for September 20, 2025 Founding Antifa Maryland to prove a pointโ€”and to fund nonviolent resistance.

Trump Canโ€™t Ban Antifaโ€”I Just Founded the Maryland Chapter to Prove It.

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20.09.2025 16:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thought of the Day for September 19, 2025 When free speech is under assault, the most dangerous thing we can do is censor ourselves.

Silence Is Surrender: Why Free Speech Matters Most Under Threat open.substack.com/pub/natechar...

20.09.2025 00:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thought of the Day for September 18, 2025 Trumpโ€™s latest stunt shows just how far heโ€™s willing to go to attack the First Amendment.

Trumpโ€™s Antifa Terror List Is Pure Fantasyโ€”and a Threat to Your Rights

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19.09.2025 02:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Return of โ€œNew-Fangled and Artificial Treasonsโ€ When leaders turn personal grievance into public crime, democracy is already in danger.

When Power Serves the Ruler, Not the Republic

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18.09.2025 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thought of the Day for September 17, 2025 On September 16th, the Secretary of the Air Force issued a letter telling Airmen and Guardians to avoid social media posts that unlawfully attack others based on race, religion, ethnicity, national or...

When the Air Force Plays Word Games With Free Speech
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18.09.2025 00:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There Is No Moral or Intellectual Equivalence Between Todayโ€™s Right and Left A False Balance That Warps Our Politics

Why โ€œBoth Sidesโ€ Is the Biggest Lie in Politics
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17.09.2025 13:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Understanding Treason in U.S. Law: Definition, History, and Modern Cases | Charles International Law โ€” Charles International Law Learn what legally counts as treason under the U.S. Constitution, how it differs from sedition and terrorism, and why prosecutions are so rare. Explore key cases from the Whiskey Rebellion to World Wa...

Top support a full Substack article I plan to release within the next few days, Charles International Law has updated and improved its research guide on Treason in U.S. Law. Please enjoy!:

www.charlesinternationallaw.com/treason

17.09.2025 00:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thought of the Day for September 15, 2025 The Presidentโ€™s latest strike on a Caribbean drug ship raises a deeper question: who actually has the power to authorize war?

Why Caribbean Strikes Break the Rules

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16.09.2025 00:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Asylum Interview Questions for Attorneys: CLP & Family Unity โ€” Charles International Law Attorney-focused asylum question bank: establish nexus, chart escalation to persecution, document flight & CLP-focused journey, U.S. entry and processing, future harm, corroboration, and Family Unity.

Please enjoy our latest research guide!

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15.09.2025 21:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Charlie Kirk and the Collapse of Honest Debate How performance, propaganda, and bad-faith tactics replaced serious argument

It was a carefully constructed grift.

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14.09.2025 22:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thought of the Day for September 14, 2025 What a controversial new website teaches us about free speech, privacy, and the narrow power of copyright law online.

When Free Speech Gets Ugly: Doxing, Charlie Kirk, and the Limits of the Law

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14.09.2025 16:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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