Douglas C. Ligor

Overview

Commentary

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  Implications of Domestic Terrorist Group Designations for Combating Homegrown Extremism

  It is not clear that an official designation of domestic extremists as terrorists would confer additional benefits that would outweigh potential risks to U.S. civil liberties. A combined government effort that facilitates mitigation strategies to preempt violence by hate groups, while also actively stemming the flow of online disinformation, may be a good first step in reducing homegrown extremism.

  Mar 2, 2021 The Hill

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  State Police Powers: A Less Than Optimal Remedy for the COVID-19 Disease

  How can the United States face what may be a growing threat of pandemics without having to exercise powers so extraordinary that they not only restrict fundamental rights and liberties, but also damage or jeopardize the economic livelihood of so many?

  May 1, 2020 United Press International

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  Sleep Deprivation Could Do Long-Term Damage to Migrant Children

  The challenges faced by detained children at the U.S. southern border are immense. Sleep disruption may significantly hinder their ability to function physically and mentally. Policymakers shouldn't overlook the importance of providing appropriate sleeping conditions.

  Jul 22, 2019 Dallas Morning News

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  Restoring Asylum Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

  Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded asylum protections earlier this month for victims of domestic violence. The decision and the supporting analysis goes against decades of research on violence against women. Congress could reverse the decision by amending the asylum law.

  Jun 25, 2018 The Hill

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  The Immigration Debate: Building a Bridge Across the Deportation-Amnesty Divide

  Discussions of U.S. immigration are dominated by arguments that pit “rule of law” proponents — focused on apprehension, detention, and deportation — against “humanitarian” supporters seeking a pardon or amnesty that will allow immigrants to stay in the country. Minor changes to the statute known as “Cancellation of Removal” could offer a compromise.

  Feb 28, 2018 The Hill

Publications

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  Report

  Responsible Space Behavior for the New Space Era: Preserving the Province of Humanity

  Humans have explored near-earth space for more than six decades, yet the basic mechanisms for governing space activities have only marginally changed. The authors offer suggestions on how to improve space governance and responsible space behavior.

  Apr 26, 2021

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  Research Brief

  Multiple Dilemmas for the Joint Force: Joint All-Domain Command and Control

  The authors examine potential command and control impediments to multidomain operations and propose alternative models for joint all-domain command and control.

  Dec 3, 2020

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  Report

  Multiple Dilemmas: Challenges and Options for All-Domain Command and Control

  The authors examine potential command-and-control impediments to multidomain operations and propose alternative models for joint all-domain command and control.

  Dec 3, 2020

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  Report

  The Risk-Mitigation Value of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential: A Comprehensive Security Assessment of the TWIC Program

  The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is designed to enhance security at U.S. ports. This report provides the findings from an assessment of the TWIC program, along with the assessors' recommendations.

  May 13, 2020

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  Report

  The Role of Intellectual Property in U.S. Homeland Security

  Researchers assessed intellectual property (IP) support at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components and found underused opportunities but also issues that expose programs to substantial risk.

  Sep 19, 2019

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  Neither Deportation nor Amnesty: An Alternative for the Immigration Debate Building a Bridge Across the Deportation–Amnesty Divide

  This Perspective examines the current debate over individuals present in the United States without lawful immigration status, proposing that minor changes in existing immigration law offer a compromise solution for millions of individuals.

  Feb 26, 2018