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Litigating The Arab-Israeli Conflict In U.S. Courts: Critiquing The Lawfare Critique, William J. Aceves
Litigating The Arab-Israeli Conflict In U.S. Courts: Critiquing The Lawfare Critique, William J. Aceves
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The lawfare critique offers a provocative challenge to the use of law and legal process in the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict. It has been used to question the legitimacy of numerous lawsuits filed by individuals harmed in the conflict. The lawfare critique is misguided, however, because it fails to recognize that the purpose of any legal system is to offer a viable alternative to the use of force. In addition, the lawfare critique runs counter to the right to a remedy, a firmly established principle of international law. Legal fora should remain accessible to victims, who should have the …
The Complicated Relationship: A Snapshot Of The U.S.-Mexico Border, James Cooper
The Complicated Relationship: A Snapshot Of The U.S.-Mexico Border, James Cooper
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This report will detail some of the major issues concerning the U.S.-Mexico border and the interconnected nature of the problems. It first examines the violence between narcotraficantes, that which has resulted in the crackdown against them by the Mexican Government through mobilization of the military. The resulting violence and kidnappings have brought about minimal confidence in civilian authorities, the administration of justice, and democratic governance. This report discusses the resulting public insecurity that has afflicted Mexico in the last few years. This report explores the economic contours along the U.S. border, and the reactions of the U.S. Government to what …