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Bill96th CongressFiled Apr 30, 1980
S. 2633

International Judicial Protection Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 30, 1980)

International Judicial Protection Act - Prohibits any court in the United States from declining to make a determination on the merits in any case on the ground of the Federal act of state doctrine, if the act of state is contrary to international law. Stipulates that the foreign sovereign compulsion defense remains fully available in U.S. courts.

What just happenedApr 30, 1980

Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD](R-MD)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Apr 30, 1980IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Apr 30, 1980IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

International Judicial Protection Act — Informed