Molly Roberts

Molly Roberts, a Senior Editor at Lawfare who covers criminal trials, delves into the complexities of the 'Sandwich Guy' trial, examining the stakes and evidentiary challenges. Roger Parloff discusses filter protocol issues in the Comey case, revealing concerns over privilege and evidence integrity. Anna Bower analyzes filings related to Comey's indictment, highlighting weaknesses in the government's argument. Eric Columbus rounds out the conversation with insights on SNAP and legal battles regarding immigration detention conditions.

Roger Parloff, veteran legal journalist analyzing litigation strategy. Molly Roberts, national security and civil liberties commentator summarizing the hearing’s flow. Kate Klonick, legal scholar on tech and free speech weighing statutory and First Amendment angles. They debate the court’s surprising focus on retaliation and due process, Judge Lynn’s tentative skepticism, the supply-chain designation’s reach, and the chances of a quick ruling.

Anna Bower, a reporter who traced the draft elections executive order, and Molly Roberts, an analyst of executive orders and election law. They unpack a circulating draft that would centralize election control. They trace its murky authorship and QAnon ties. They explore legal theories claiming emergency powers and the practical chaos such a move could cause.

Troy Edwards, former prosecutor with national security litigation experience. Molly Roberts, senior editor and legal reporter on national security. Kate Klonick, law professor focused on tech, AI, and governance. They debate the DOD designation of Anthropic and its lawsuits. They parse Iran-linked number-station warnings and overseas threat risks. They unpack recent federal probes tied to 2020 election claims.

Eric Columbus, a legal reporter tracking DOJ tactics; Molly Roberts, a political and policy analyst; and Alan Rozenshtein, a constitutional law professor, dig into the national fallout from Border Patrol killings and shifting federal tactics. They then unpack Anthropic’s “constitution” for its AI model, debating persona-first design, governance choices, and what it means for AI behavior and status.

Molly Roberts, a newly minted senior editor at Lawfare, joins the discussion alongside Benjamin Wittes and Kate Klonick. They delve into the Trump administration’s Gaza peace plan, exploring its implications and the ongoing conflict's fragility. They also tackle hot topics like the unprecedented political messaging during the government shutdown and its legal ramifications under the Hatch Act. Finally, the panel examines China's new export controls and their strategic impact on global supply chains, particularly in the tech sector.

Molly Roberts, senior editor focused on domestic politics and elections. Renée DiResta, researcher on misinformation and platform harms. Tyler McBrien, managing editor covering OSINT and intelligence. They unpack recent jury verdicts about social platforms and youth harms. They debate legal lines around algorithms, explore the SAVE America Act’s ties to DHS funding, and dig into OSINT dashboards, incentives, and AI detection limits.

Tyler McBrien, Lawfare managing editor specializing in OSINT and investigative national security reporting. Molly Roberts, Lawfare senior editor who analyzes national security and policy. Renée DiResta, Lawfare contributing editor and researcher on disinformation and platform harms. They dissect big jury verdicts over platform design and youth harm, debate the SAVE America Act and DHS funding fight, and probe OSINT reliability and AI-related liability risks.

Eric Columbus, senior editor on litigation and federal funding, offers court-focused commentary. Roger Parloff, veteran legal journalist, analyzes major courtroom rulings. Anna Bower, reporter on agency litigation, breaks down depositions and agency actions. Molly Roberts, litigation reporter, covers hearings and grand jury moves. Kate Klonick, legal scholar on tech and free speech, examines AI and supply-chain litigation. They discuss subpoenas to Powell, Anthropic v. DOD, deposition videos, agency reinstatements, and funding freezes.

Troy Edwards, former government attorney with on-the-ground criminal procedure insight; Molly Roberts, legal analyst on professional responsibility and media litigation; Roger Parloff, veteran legal journalist on high-profile prosecutions; Alan Rozenshtein, scholar of national security and administrative law. They discuss TikTok divestiture litigation, Anthropic supply-chain designation, Fulton County ballot seizures, Minnesota contempt fights, DOJ appellate reversals, and immigration and detention rulings.