International human rights litigation in U.S. courts /
International human rights litigation in U.S. courts /
Beth Stephens ... [and others].
- 2nd ed.
- 1 online resource.
- Nijhoff eBook titles 2008 .
- Human Rights and Humanitarian Law E-Books Online, Collection 2008, ISBN: 9789004222908. .
Rev. edition of: International human rights litigation in U.S. courts / Beth Stephens and Michael Ratner. c1996.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preliminary Material / Chapter 1. The Alien Tort Statute (Ats): From 1789 To Filá Rtiga, Sosa, And Beyond / Chapter 2. Understanding The Alien Tort Statute (Ats): The Analytic Framework / Chapter 3. Plaintiffs, Defendants, And Violations In Alien Tort Statute (Ats) Suits / Chapter 4. The Torture Victim Protection Act (Tvpa) / Chapter 5. Jurisdiction Over States: The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (Fsia) / Chapter 6. Other Grounds For Human Rights Litigation / Chapter 7. Historical Paradigms, Modern Violations / Chapter 8. Treaty Violations / Chapter 9. The Plaintiff: Who Can Sue? / Chapter 10. Who Can Be Sued I: Personal Jurisdiction And Theories Of Liability / Chapter 11. Who Can Be Sued II: U.S. And Local Government Defendants / Chapter 12. Who Can Be Sued III: Corporations / Chapter 13. Foreign Affairs And Separation Of Powers / Chapter 14. Immunities / Chapter 15. Miscellaneous Defences / Chapter 16. The Role Of The Executive Branch / Chapter 17. Preparing And Filing A Manageable Case / Chapter 18. After The Complaint Is Filed And Served / Chapter 19. Discovery / Chapter 20. Proving A Case / Chapter 21. Remedies / Chapter 22. Historical Justice Claims / Statutory Appendix / Table Of International Documents / Table Of Cases / Index / B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner.
Available to subscribing member institutions only.
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.
9789047431725
10.1163/ej.9781571053534.i-620 DOI
2007045945
United States. Alien Tort Claims Act.
United States. Torture Victim Protection Act of 1991.
Administrative responsibility--United States.
Government liability--United States.
Human rights.
International offenses.
Torture victims--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
KF1309.5 / .S74 2008
341.4/8
Rev. edition of: International human rights litigation in U.S. courts / Beth Stephens and Michael Ratner. c1996.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preliminary Material / Chapter 1. The Alien Tort Statute (Ats): From 1789 To Filá Rtiga, Sosa, And Beyond / Chapter 2. Understanding The Alien Tort Statute (Ats): The Analytic Framework / Chapter 3. Plaintiffs, Defendants, And Violations In Alien Tort Statute (Ats) Suits / Chapter 4. The Torture Victim Protection Act (Tvpa) / Chapter 5. Jurisdiction Over States: The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (Fsia) / Chapter 6. Other Grounds For Human Rights Litigation / Chapter 7. Historical Paradigms, Modern Violations / Chapter 8. Treaty Violations / Chapter 9. The Plaintiff: Who Can Sue? / Chapter 10. Who Can Be Sued I: Personal Jurisdiction And Theories Of Liability / Chapter 11. Who Can Be Sued II: U.S. And Local Government Defendants / Chapter 12. Who Can Be Sued III: Corporations / Chapter 13. Foreign Affairs And Separation Of Powers / Chapter 14. Immunities / Chapter 15. Miscellaneous Defences / Chapter 16. The Role Of The Executive Branch / Chapter 17. Preparing And Filing A Manageable Case / Chapter 18. After The Complaint Is Filed And Served / Chapter 19. Discovery / Chapter 20. Proving A Case / Chapter 21. Remedies / Chapter 22. Historical Justice Claims / Statutory Appendix / Table Of International Documents / Table Of Cases / Index / B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner -- B. Stephens , J. Chomsky , J. Green , P. Hoffman and M. Ratner.
Available to subscribing member institutions only.
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.
9789047431725
10.1163/ej.9781571053534.i-620 DOI
2007045945
United States. Alien Tort Claims Act.
United States. Torture Victim Protection Act of 1991.
Administrative responsibility--United States.
Government liability--United States.
Human rights.
International offenses.
Torture victims--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
KF1309.5 / .S74 2008
341.4/8