Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law

Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law governance.

The Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law (CERL) of the University of Pennsylvania is a non-partisan interdisciplinary institute that preserves and promotes ethics and the rule of law in national security, warfare, and U.S.

CERL welcomes Mary McInnis Boies to its Executive Board -
05/11/2026

CERL welcomes Mary McInnis Boies to its Executive Board -

Judges in appeals court appear to side with CERL’s position against the punishment of Senator Kelly for a video addressi...
05/08/2026

Judges in appeals court appear to side with CERL’s position against the punishment of Senator Kelly for a video addressing illegal orders -

CERL files amicus brief emphasizing Senator Mark Kelly’s statement in “Don’t Give Up the Ship” video “accurately reflect...
04/27/2026

CERL files amicus brief emphasizing Senator Mark Kelly’s statement in “Don’t Give Up the Ship” video “accurately reflects the law of superior orders" -

You're Invited — Public Safety & Education Policy -
04/06/2026

You're Invited — Public Safety & Education Policy -

New blog post — The clock is ticking on America’s most important intelligence program: It is time to renew FISA Section ...
03/31/2026

New blog post — The clock is ticking on America’s most important intelligence program: It is time to renew FISA Section 702 -

On April 20, 2026, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) will expire. Section 702 authorizes surveillance of non-Americans overseas, including through United States tech companies. Mr. George W. Croner, a member of CERL’s Advisory Council, argues that Section 702 of F...

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