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The Rule Of Law And The Military Commission, Stephen J. Ellmann
The Rule Of Law And The Military Commission, Stephen J. Ellmann
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This essay examines the underlying foundations of the Supreme Court's decision in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld. After laying out many of the features of the conflicting positions taken by the majority and dissents in the case, the article argues that the majority's judgment was by no means determined by the plain meaning of the statutory provisions at issue, nor even by the Steel Seizure framework of overlapping zones of executive and legislative power. Instead, three factors deserve special emphasis. The first is the Court's effort to protect, and catalyze, Congressional authority. The second is the Court's understanding of its own role …
Culture, Power, And Law: Thinking About The Anthropology Of Rights In Thailand In And Era Of Globalization, Frank W. Munger
Culture, Power, And Law: Thinking About The Anthropology Of Rights In Thailand In And Era Of Globalization, Frank W. Munger
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