Rachel VanLandingham
United Kingdomlaw professorFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Rachel VanLandingham is a former Air Force judge advocate and a law professor at Southwestern Law School. She has expertise in military law and has commented on the implications of presidential authority over the military justice system, particularly in relation to executive orders and their potential impact on legal interpretations.
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Rachel VanLandingham, a law professor, criticized the American military justice system's handling of sexual assault cases.
‘Degrading’: why did a US fighter pilot avoid British trial after strangling a woman in England? | US militaryUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-25
Rachel VanLandingham, a former Air Force judge advocate and current law professor, commented on the legal implications of the military's actions.
Military plane part of secretive, classified fleet used in first Caribbean boat strike
United States· 2026-01-14
Rachel VanLandingham, a former Air Force Judge advocate, stressed that there is 'no legal basis' for reducing a retired officer's rank for actions taken after retirement.
Sen. Mark Kelly files lawsuit alleging Hegseth violated his rights with push for punishment over illegal order videoUnited States· 2026-01-13
Rachel VanLandingham, a former Air Force lawyer, suggested that a Pentagon effort to recall and prosecute Kelly would be 'dead on arrival'.
Fallout from 'illegal orders' video escalates battle with Democrats over US patriotismUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-26
Rachel VanLandingham, a retired Air Force JAG and professor at Southwestern Law School, commented on the implications of the senators' video.
Experts: Troops risk court-martial over ‘illegal orders’ adviceUnited States· 2025-11-26
Rachel VanLandingham is a former Air Force judge advocate who commented on the potential for unlawful command influence.
Experts say Pentagon faces roadblocks to severely punishing service members for disparaging Charlie KirkUnited States· 2025-09-16
Rachel VanLandingham, a former Air Force judge advocate and current law professor at Southwestern Law School, previously told CNN it would be 'a whole new world for them to try a Washington, DC-type maneuver in Chicago.'
Trump administration plans big immigration enforcement operation in Chicago as soon as next weekUnited States· 2025-08-28
Rachel VanLandingham, a former Air Force judge advocate and current law professor, expressed skepticism about the executive order's effectiveness.
Trump signs executive order establishing ‘specialized’ National Guard units to address crime in citiesUnited States· 2025-08-25
Rachel VanLandingham said the event was indicative of Hegseth and the government’s sponsorship of the event.
Hegseth hosts first meeting of what he says will be a monthly Christian prayer service at PentagonUnited States· 2025-05-22
Rachel VanLandingham, a national security law expert, stated that there is no legal basis for declaring migrants as enemy combatants.
Trump administration considering labeling some suspected cartel and gang members inside the US as ‘enemy combatants’United States· 2025-05-02
Rachel VanLandingham, a former Air Force judge advocate and current law professor, commented on the implications of the executive order.
Trump’s power grab could dissuade military leaders from refusing illegal orders, experts warnUnited States· 2025-02-21
