Examination of the Legal Rationale for Targeting US Citizens

International & National Security Law Practice Group Teleforum

Last year, using a drone missile strike, the US killed Anwar al-Awlaki. Questions were raised about the legal and constititional authority to target a US citizen abroad. Last week, in remarks delivered by Attorney General Eric Holder, the administration offered its most detailed legal defense to date. Our experts will discuss this legal rationale, and the future of targeting US citizens. Featuring: Prof. Michael W. Lewis of Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law and Prof. Stephen I. Vladeck of American University Washington College of Law.

Last year, using a drone missile strike, the US killed Anwar al-Awlaki. Questions were raised about the legal and constititional authority to target a US citizen abroad. Last week, in remarks delivered by Attorney General Eric Holder, the administration offered its most detailed legal defense to date. Our experts will discuss this legal rationale, and the future of targeting US citizens.

Featuring:

• Prof. Michael W. Lewis, Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law 
• Prof. Stephen I. Vladeck, American University Washington College of Law

Call begins at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

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