In a June 10, 2024 letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, LCNP observes that serious problems with the Sentinel ICBM project include massive cost overruns, development delays, supply chain and skilled labor shortage issues, as well as the inherently destabilizing nature of land-based missiles due to their vulnerability to attack. However, one issue which thus far has not received the attention it deserves is the diversion of funds from more pressing defense and security issues.
Read MoreMr. President: We are deeply concerned about the potential effect of the AUKUS submarine agreement on the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT). If the submarines are fueled with weapons-grade High Enriched Uranium (HEU), as currently contemplated, it could severely affect our national security by undermining the entire nonproliferation regime.
Read MoreWe strongly support your stated intention to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in national security policy. Diminishing the role of these weapons should be a guiding directive in the pending revision of the Nuclear Posture Review.
Read MoreThe Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy (LCNP) opposes the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) proposed interpretative rule on the transfer of “very low-level waste” to exempt persons for the purpose of disposal.
Read MoreWe write to urge policies that we believe your administration should adopt in relation to nuclear weapons, assuming that you are elected President. Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy since 1981 has advocated for non-use and global elimination of nuclear weapons in accordance with international law.
Read MoreWe write on behalf of the Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy (LCNP) to express our deep concern over developments which would have grave adverse consequences for efforts to restrain the spread of nuclear weapons capabilities.
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