View in browser June 1, 2021 Congress Shouldn’t Replace the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Unfortunately, most members of Congress who support repealing the 2001 AUMF — the very authorization that enables America’s so‐​called Forever Wars — also support replacing it with another, updated AUMF that will effectively codify anew all of America’s ongoing missions. The Dangers of Replacing the 2001 AUMF By John Glaser Second Amendment Returns to SCOTUS The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to a New York state law that allows residents to carry a concealed handgun only if they can demonstrate a special need beyond a general desire for self-protection. Josh Blackman comments. Listen Now ⟶ FEATURED ARTICLES How Biden Can (and Should) Cooperate with Putin The upcoming summit between Biden and Putin is an opportunity for productive conversation and a little less conflict. Read More Oversight Board Comment on Facebook’s Removal of Abdullah Öcalan Content The shadow of the Turkish state looms large in this case – the Turkish government has long conditioned market access on compliance with takedown demands – yet unlimited appeasement undermines Facebook’s commitment to voice as a paramount value. Read More The Biden Administration Has Reduced Deportations More than the Trump Administration but Not by Much There have been slightly fewer ICE removals under the Biden administration than its predecessor, but much of that decline has to do with Trump’s COVID-19 policies. Read More Subscribe to Other Cato Newsletters ⟶ Donate to Cato Cato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 842-0200