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John C Yoo

United States

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Effective Alternatives To Causes Of Action Barred By The Eleventh Amendment, Jesse H. Choper, John C. Yoo May 2015

Effective Alternatives To Causes Of Action Barred By The Eleventh Amendment, Jesse H. Choper, John C. Yoo

John C Yoo

The article discusses several alternatives to causes of action barred by the Eleventh Amendment in the U.S. It discusses the Eleventh Amendment cases and the academic commentary they have generated. Moreover, it explains the internal constraints on state sovereign immunity such as suits against state officers in their private capacities. In addition to internal constraints, external limitations on sovereign immunity are also addressed.


President Obama And The Framers' Presidency, John Yoo May 2015

President Obama And The Framers' Presidency, John Yoo

John C Yoo

An essay is presented on U.S. President Barack Obama, American constitutional law, and the beliefs of the Framers of the U.S. Constitution in regards to the powers of the executive branch as of January 2013. Obama's apparent focus on domestic policy during his first term in office is addressed, including his administration's work in delaying the construction of aerospace company Boeing Co.'s plant in a right-to-work state, as well as the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.


Federal Courts As Weapons Of Foreign Policy: The Case Of The Helms-Burton Act, John Yoo May 2015

Federal Courts As Weapons Of Foreign Policy: The Case Of The Helms-Burton Act, John Yoo

John C Yoo

No abstract provided.


Against Foreign Law, Robert J. Delahunty, John Yoo May 2015

Against Foreign Law, Robert J. Delahunty, John Yoo

John C Yoo

The article looks at the practice of several U.S. Supreme Court justices who have considered the decisions of foreign and international courts for guidance in interpreting the U.S. constitution. This practice has occurred in several controversial, high profile cases. There are two main reasons to think that use of foreign or international decisions extends beyond mere ornamentation.


Marshall's Plan: The Early Supreme Court And Statutory Interpretation, John Choon Yoo May 2015

Marshall's Plan: The Early Supreme Court And Statutory Interpretation, John Choon Yoo

John C Yoo

No abstract provided.