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International Law

International Law

John C Yoo

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Globalization And Structure, Julian Ku, John Yoo May 2015

Globalization And Structure, Julian Ku, 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.


The Status Of Soldiers And Terrorists Under The Geneva Conventions, John C. Yoo May 2015

The Status Of Soldiers And Terrorists Under The Geneva Conventions, John C. Yoo

John C Yoo

Outlines the legal case for denying Geneva Convention protection to Taliban and al Qaeda detainees in the U.S. Difference between U.S. policy towards Iraq detainees and the policy towards Taliban and al Qaeda; Impact of the Geneva Convention on the U.S. goal of effective acquisition of intelligence from the interrogation of detainees; Incentives and disincentives of the enforcement of international law; Comparison of the legal rights of members of al Qaeda and the Taliban militias from professional soldiers; Customary laws governing war combatants and civilians.