Advisory Opinions

Enforcing International Law in U.S. Courts

Advisory Opinions

Show Notes

Sarah Isgur and David French explain the various legal complications of the Iran MOU and react to the most recent opinions handed down by the Supreme Court.

The Agenda:

—Waiving Iranian sanctions

—Suing state employees personally

—International law in U.S. courts

—Cuban confiscation case

—Seizing homes over unpaid taxes

—The rights of green card holders

Show notes:

—Jack Goldsmith at Executive Functions

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