Anti-Terrorism and Criminal Enforcement - 6th Edition - Norman Abrams

Anti-Terrorism and Criminal Enforcement 6th Edition ISBN 9781636592978

The new Sixth Edition represents a major overhaul of the only casebook dedicated to federal anti-terrorism criminal enforcement—uniquely designed for teaching a specialized course in criminal law and procedure. This edition provides comprehensive coverage of both domestic and international terrorism investigations and prosecutions, in civilian and military contexts. It remains the leading volume for understanding the evolving legal frameworks and doctrines that shape federal anti-terrorism efforts.

A defining feature of the Sixth Edition is its significantly expanded focus on domestic terrorism, which now comprises nearly half of the book. Key questions addressed include:

• Does the federal government possess sufficient statutory tools to prosecute acts of domestic terrorism?
• What legal doctrines and procedural rules are used to facilitate terrorism-related criminal investigations?
• What are the constitutional challenges of drafting new domestic terrorism statutes?

This expanded section includes extensive treatment of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, covering:

• Prosecutions of private militia leaders for seditious conspiracy
• The criminal case against former President Donald Trump for conduct related to the Capitol breach

The book also continues to offer up-to-date, in-depth analysis of international terrorism issues, including:

• Electronic surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and its amendments
• Prolonged military detention of terrorism suspects
• The current legal status of military commissions prosecutions
• Ongoing efforts to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility

In addition, the book features expanded notes and commentary on pressing doctrinal and policy issues, such as the feasibility of crafting a domestic analogue to the “material support” statute used in foreign terrorism cases that would withstand constitutional scrutiny.

With its blend of doctrinal analysis, real-world case studies, and policy considerations, this new edition remains the essential text for teaching and understanding modern anti-terrorism law in the United States.

Updates in the New Edition:

• Spotlights domestic terrorism enforcement in response to the rising number of incidents in the U.S., while continuing the casebook’s traditional, detailed coverage of international terrorism topics, including FISA, military detention, military commissions, and Guantanamo
• Surveys the range of terrorism-related crimes that apply to domestic terrorism, compared to those reserved for international terrorism prosecutions
• Treats offenses such as seditious conspiracy and insurrection as terrorism crimes, with detailed materials on the January 6th prosecutions of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers
• Includes material on the indictment of former President Donald Trump related to election interference and the January 6th events
• Re-examines statutes not traditionally viewed as terrorism tools—such as travel with intent to riot and public disorder laws—and treats them in the context of domestic terrorism-related crimes
• Addresses the ongoing debate over whether a new federal domestic terrorism statute is needed
• Analyzes the constitutional challenges of drafting a domestic version of the material support/foreign terrorist organization statute
• Evaluates systemic and intelligence failures in the handling of the January 6th Capitol breach, as well as the controversial deployment of civilian federal agents during the Portland protests in 2020
• Reproduces excerpts from the Biden Administration’s National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism
• Highlights recent Department of Justice policy shifts in prosecuting domestic terrorism
• Includes Congressional testimony from DOJ officials outlining special doctrines and investigative tools used in terrorism cases
• Provides detailed treatment of the Sentencing Guidelines Terrorism Enhancement, with special attention to its application in domestic terrorism prosecutions
• Offers a provocative critique of the Supreme Court decision underpinning FISA, examining its implications for domestic terrorism law and policy

Abrams Anti-Terrorism and Criminal Enforcement 6th Edition ISBN 9781636592978 & 978-1636592978