International Law vs. the American Constitution

International Law vs. the American Constitution This article examines the implications of three recent cases. These are: „« The case of Pinochette „« The UN condemning the Australian Government for developing a uranium mine near an Australian National Park. „« The traditional American view and it¡¦s Modern Rival The argument of American founders was not a sentimental plea for ¡§participation¡¨; the declaration speaks of consent to the ¡§just powers of government¡¨ not to its every particular actions. …

…head of state. In September of 1998 (?) British police without prior warning seized him weeks after his entering Great Britain on a diplomatic passport. The Chilean government though, did not want to be put in a position to challenge the amnesty law that protected Pinnochette from domestic prosecution. So when the British police arrested Pinnochette, the Chilean government immediately protested and assisted Pinnochette with his legal battle in the British Courts. Pinnochette was released in October.