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Immunity Doctrines: The Need for a Systemic Approach

It was a pleasure this week to speak on a panel entitled “Chaos & Immunity: Core Crimes & Sitting Heads of States” at the American Branch of the International Law Association’s…
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Samantar v. Yousuf: What Happens Next?

As Beth Van Schaack reported last week, the Supreme Court has called for the views of the Solicitor General in Samantar v. Yousuf, a case raising questions about the immunity of…
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The Third Time’s The Charm? SCOTUS CVSGs in Samantar

Amidst all the recent activity (and non-activity) at the Supreme Court this term, it might have been missed that the Court invited the Solicitor General to express the views of…
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Supreme Court of Canada Rules Individuals cannot sue a Foreign State in Canada for Torture Committed Abroad

On Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) affirmed that individuals cannot bring civil actions in Canada against a foreign state, which includes foreign officials, for acts…
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