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The Alien Tort Statute: Legislative History and Executive Branch Views
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The report provides a historical overview of court decisions interpreting the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), also known as the Alien Tort Claims Act (ACTA). The report then provides an overview of the positions taken by the U.S. government in published opinions of the Attorney General and in court briefs related to ATS claims.
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Description
The report provides a historical overview of court decisions interpreting the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), also known as the Alien Tort Claims Act (ACTA). The report then provides an overview of the positions taken by the U.S. government in published opinions of the Attorney General and in court briefs related to ATS claims.
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Elsea, Jennifer K.The Alien Tort Statute: Legislative History and Executive Branch Views,
report,
October 2, 2003;
Washington D.C..
(https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8433/:
accessed July 4, 2022),
University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu;
crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.