International Covenants on Human Rights and Our Constitutional Policy

Human rights treaties now before the Senate attempt to deal with matters that are national or domestic and outside the scope of treaty subject matter, Mr. Deutsch asserts. To accede to these treaties would abrogate the constitutional policy of the United States, he argues, and would pave the way for...

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Published in:American Bar Association Journal 1968-03, Vol.54 (3), p.238-245
Main Author: Deutsch, Eberhard P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Forced labor
Genocide
Human rights
International cooperation
International relations
Slavery
Treaties
United Nations
United States
United States constitutional law
United States Senate
Womens rights
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Summary:Human rights treaties now before the Senate attempt to deal with matters that are national or domestic and outside the scope of treaty subject matter, Mr. Deutsch asserts. To accede to these treaties would abrogate the constitutional policy of the United States, he argues, and would pave the way for later acceptance of numerous other human rights covenants waiting in the wings.
ISSN:0002-7596
0747-0088
2162-7975
2162-7983