International Human Rights Litigation in United States Courts

International Human Rights Litigation in United States Courts
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 655
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ISBN-10 : 9781571053534
ISBN-13 : 1571053530
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Book Synopsis International Human Rights Litigation in United States Courts by : Beth Stephens

Download or read book International Human Rights Litigation in United States Courts written by Beth Stephens and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 655 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by leading human rights litigators and theorists, this treatise offers a comprehensive analysis of human rights litigation in U.S. courts under the Alien Tort Statute and related provisions, including jurisprudential complexities and litigation guidance. The book includes discussion of the Alien Tort Statute, the Torture Victim Protection Act, and less common jurisdictional bases. The issues raised by suing corporations are also discussed. Separate chapters address lawsuits against the U.S. and foreign governments. A section on defenses includes analysis of topics such as immunities, forum non conveniens, and the intervention of the executive branch. The final section discusses litigation strategies.


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