Robert H. Jackson Center

Featuring Dr. Helen Knowles-Gardner, Research Director at the Institute for Free Speech

Good Neighbor Bookstore presents a conversation with historian, Tad Stoermer. This free event will be a discussion, with time for a brief Q&A, immediately followed by a signing of his book, A Resistance History of the United States. Books will be available to purchase at the event or you can pre-order your copy here:

On July 10, 2026, the Nuremberg Academy is organizing an international panel discussion to reflect on the 80 th anniversary of the Nuremberg trials. The discussion will focus on the continued importance of the Nuremberg trials and the resulting Nuremberg Principles formulated by the International Law Commission. This inaugural Nuremberg Academy Dialogue is conceived as part of the year-long international symposium titled “

The Greatest Courtroom Drama in History. Let Nuremberg stand as a warning to all who plan and wage aggressive war.

What responsibilities do prosecutors have beyond simply enforcing the law? Inspired by Robert H. Jackson’s landmark speech The Federal Prosecutor, this program explores the immense discretion prosecutors hold—and the ethical choices that shape justice every day. From deciding who to charge and what cases to pursue, to determining when restraint is more just than punishment, prosecutors wield extraordinary influence over how justice is experienced by individuals and communities alike.

Michael R. Dreeben is a distinguished lecturer from government at Georgetown University Law Center and an adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law. From 1988 to 2019, Dreeben served in the Office of Solicitor General in the U.S. Department of Justice, first as an assistant to the solicitor general and then as a deputy solicitor general. As deputy solicitor general from 1994 to 2019, Dreeben supervised the criminal docket for the United States in the U.S. Supreme Cour

The impact of genocide on women and girls is catastrophic. Survivors of sexual violence endure unimaginable physical, mental health, and socio-economic challenges, and are often ostracized by their own communities because of their victimization. In the aftermath of genocide and conflicts generally, women-the pillars of their community, are often marginalized from decision-making and peace-building processes. Women and girls constitute a significant majority of displaced populations and are vu

Why does the rule of law matter, and when is it most at risk? Drawing on Robert H. Jackson’s pivotal role in confronting fascism and shaping international justice, this lecture explores how legal integrity sustains democracy, public trust, and freedom. From unchecked power to authoritarianism, the program examines why the rule of law is fragile in times of crisis, and what protects society when it is challenged. This lecture is part of our 25 Years of Asking Questions lecture

About the Film: Filmmakers for the Prosecution (dir. Jean‑Christophe Klotz, ~52 min) is a compelling documentary adapted from Sandra Schulberg’s book. It retraces the extraordinary mission of Budd and Stuart Schulberg, two Hollywood-linked OSS officers, who scoured Europe after World War II to locate and preserve film evidence of Nazi atrocities to be used in the Nuremberg Trials. With never-before-seen footage, interviews, and archival letters, the film reveal

In August 1945, the Allies faced an unprecedented question: how should the world respond to crimes so vast they seemed beyond law itself? The Nuremberg Trials answered that question by establishing that individuals, even heads of state, could be held accountable for crimes against humanity. This four-day educator retreat explores the origins, conduct, and legacy of the Nuremberg Trials, with special attention to the leader

Eighty years after the Nuremberg Trials, the crime of aggression—first prosecuted under the charge of “crimes against peace”—remains one of the most complex and contested areas in international criminal law. This session explores how Nuremberg’s legacy continues to shape modern debates over accountability for acts of aggression and the evolving jurisdiction of international courts. Experts will examine current efforts to

What does justice really mean, and can it ever be fully achieved? From the Nuremberg Trials to modern war crimes, and from Supreme Court decisions to local community courts, justice often feels both essential and incomplete. This lecture invites reflection on what we expect from justice, what it asks of us, and how Robert H. Jackson’s belief in law as a moral force continues to resonate today. This lecture is part of our 25 Years of Asking Questions lecture series. We are than

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