Leonard M. Cutler, Ph.D.

Professor of Political Science
Department Chair
Pre-Law Advisor
Director, Center for the Study of Government and Politics 

Office: Siena Hall 326A
e-mail:  Cutler@siena.edu
phone:  (518/) 783-2350

Courses:

• Civil Liberties
• Criminal Law
• Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments
• International Law
• Judicial Process
• Legislative Process
• Public Service Studies

Research Interests:

• National Security Policy Post 9/11
• Military Commissions and Human Rights
• Rule of Law and Law of War
• Separation of Powers

Current Research:

• The Bush Administration’s Terrorism Policy Post 9/11 and Its Consequences
• Legal Issues and Counter-Terrorism Policy in the Obama Administration
• Critical Issues Related to Guantanamo Detainee Review
• Closing Guantanamo Bay’s Detention Facility

Selected Publications:

Leonard M. Cutler 2008. Developments in the National Security Policy of the United States Since 9/11: The Separate Roles of the President, the Congress, and the Supreme Court.

Leonard M. Cutler 2005.  The Rule of Law and the Law of War: Military Commissions and Enemy Combatants Post 9/11