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May 09, 2009
David Souter, Human Rights Justice
Over at Balkinization, I argue that David Souter deserves recognition for his opinion in Sosa v. Alvarez-Machain, a decision that permits alien victims of torts to sue for violations of international law, pursuant to the grant of jurisdiction in a 1789 statute.
I conclude there: "Since Sosa, individuals have continued to seek to bring human rights abuses to justice through U.S. courts. Justice Souter deserves recognition for allowing the U.S. courts to serve this crucial role in justice."
Posted by Anupam Chander on May 9, 2009 at 08:58 AM | Permalink
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