In Pursuit of Justice: Prosecuting Terrorism Cases in the Federal Courts: 2009 Update and Recent Developments‪.‬

As the U.S. strives for a vigorous response to the problem of radical Islamist terrorism, it seems self-evident that we must have a stable and effective forum for prosecuting accused terrorists when such prosecutions are appropriate in light of the evidence and the law. In a recent study, we found substantial data to support the proposition that the federal courts are capable of handling terrorism cases fairly and effectively without disclosing classified information or jeopardizing national security. Our research shows that although federal-court terrorism cases often present significant challenges, judges and lawyers have generally managed to address and overcome these problems and that the criminal justice system has proved itself capable of handling a broad variety of terrorism prosecutions. **********