The Common Law and First Amendment Qualified Right of Public Access to Foreign Intelligence Law

Donohue discusses the common law and First Amendment qualified right of public access to foreign intelligence law in the US. She states that public access to the law is crucial for democratic governance and the rule of law. She cites various legal theorists who argue for the importance of publicity...

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Published in:The Georgetown law journal 2023-12, Vol.112 (2), p.1
Main Author: Donohue, Laura K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Common law
First Amendment-US
Human rights
Law enforcement
Legitimacy
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Summary:Donohue discusses the common law and First Amendment qualified right of public access to foreign intelligence law in the US. She states that public access to the law is crucial for democratic governance and the rule of law. She cites various legal theorists who argue for the importance of publicity and knowledge of the law in ensuring justice and accountability. She also mentions the requirement for consistency between the law as written and applied. She notes that failure to meet these requirements undermines the legitimacy of the legal system.
ISSN:0016-8092