Washington Journal
International Law
2003-11-24T09:09:14-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJkZWZhdWx0c1wvd2pMb2dvTmV3Qmx1ZS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Guests talked about the role of international law in Supreme Court cases. Some of the justices had cited international law in their decisions, and had indicated that they believed international law was relevant in recent cases, including those involving detainees, sodomy, and capital punishment. Other justices believed that international law was irrelevant to U.S. Supreme Court cases and should not be considered. They also responded to viewer comments and questions.
Guests talked about the role of international law in Supreme Court cases. Some of the justices had cited international law in their…
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Guests talked about the role of international law in Supreme Court cases. Some of the justices had cited international law in their decisions, and had indicated that they believed international law was relevant in recent cases, including those involving detainees, sodomy, and capital punishment. Other justices believed that international law was irrelevant to U.S. Supreme Court cases and should not be considered. They also responded to viewer comments and questions. close
Guests talked about the role of international law in Supreme Court cases. Some of the justices had cited international law in their… read more
Guests talked about the role of international law in Supreme Court cases. Some of the justices had cited international law in their decisions, and had indicated that they believed international law was relevant in recent cases, including those involving detainees, sodomy, and capital punishment. Other justices believed that international law was irrelevant to U.S. Supreme Court cases and should not be considered. They also responded to viewer comments and questions. close
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