Jacob Schulz

From March 24, 2022: It's been a big week for the seditious conspiracy statute, which has long been on the books, quietly forbidding violent interference with the lawful functions of the United States government. But on 60 Minutes this weekend, the former chief prosecutor supervising the January 6 investigation hinted not too subtly that the seditious conspiracy statute might come out of obscurity and enter into action. Benjamin Wittes sat down with Jacob Schulz, Lawfare's deputy managing editor who has written a series of articles for Lawfare on recent deployments of the seditious conspiracy statute, to talk through the law's recent enforcement history.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this discussion, Sheena Greitens, an expert on Chinese politics from UT Austin, and Jacob Schulz, Lawfare's editor, tackle the pressing human rights crisis in Xinjiang. Greitens sheds light on the origins of the detention camps and the motivations behind Xi Jinping's policies. They dissect the complex U.S. response, advocating for enhanced legislation to combat forced labor and promote transparency. Additionally, they explore the role of international coalitions and celebrity activism in raising awareness about these critical issues.