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ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

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2000

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The Civil Enforcement Of Human Rights Norms In Domestic Courts, Beth Van Schaack Jan 2000

The Civil Enforcement Of Human Rights Norms In Domestic Courts, Beth Van Schaack

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

This Article will attempt to make the case for the domestic civil action in defense of international human rights in the face of a potential threat to such litigation.


Human Rights Accountability: Congress, Federalism And International Law, Beth Stephens Jan 2000

Human Rights Accountability: Congress, Federalism And International Law, Beth Stephens

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

While regularly seeking to apply international human rights norms tojudge the behavior of other governments, the United States has vehemently rejected efforts to apply such rules to United States domestic behavior.