International Law and Agreements : Their Effect Upon U.S. Law

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

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Examines impact of international law and agreements on U.S. law. Covers forms of international agreements, including treaties, executive agreements, and nonlegal agreements; effects of internationa...

Examines impact of international law and agreements on U.S. law. Covers forms of international agreements, including treaties, executive agreements, and nonlegal agreements; effects of international agreements on U.S. law; customary international law and the Alien Tort Claims Act; and reference to foreign laws by U.S. courts.

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