Customary International Law in the United States

Customary International Law in the United States

Learn about the status of customary international law in the US, how it is incorporated, and the limits of its application.

Transcript

In this lesson we’ll discuss the role of customary international law in the United States. We’ll examine the means by which it enters domestic law, and its relationship to other types of laws.

I.               Validity of Customary Law in the United States

The validity of customary international law within the United States has long been recognized. The Supreme Court even stated that quote, “international law is part of our...

Lessons

    • 1. Origins of International Law
    2. When International Actors Interact
    3. Domestic Application of International Law
    4. Jurisdiction and Immunities
    5. Law of War
    • The Law of War and Defining Force
    • Justifications for the Use of Force
    • Humanitarian Law
    6. International Criminal Law
    • Theories of Liability in International Criminal Law
    • The International Criminal Court
    • Crimes Subject to ICC Jurisdiction
    • Other International Crimes
    7. Human Rights Law
    • Basic Principles of International Human Rights
    • Categories of Human Rights
    • Human Rights Institutions