Hussain Awan delves into the complex legal landscape surrounding recent amendments to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Trading with the Enemy Act (TWEA). These amendments, which doubled the statutes’ limitations periods, have sparked significant debate and concern over the potential retroactive enforcement of US sanctions laws by the US Department of the… Continue reading Reversing a Sunset: The Legality of Retroactively Enforcing Limitations Periods Extensions
Tag: Constitutional Law
Will Soper Responds to Tyler Smotherman’s Review of “Greytown Is No More!”
I have read Tyler Smotherman’s review of my book, Greytown Is No More! I am much buoyed by the many positive passages to be found throughout its 17 pages. I wish to thank the reviewer, Tyler Smotherman, JNSLP Managing Editor Todd Huntley, and Editor-in-Chief William C. Banks for their efforts. I would like to take… Continue reading Will Soper Responds to Tyler Smotherman’s Review of “Greytown Is No More!”
Congressional and Supreme Court Restraints on Treaty Termination Carried Out at the President’s “Lowest Ebb” of Authority
Shervin Taheran illustrates the alarming trend of US presidents who indicate they can unilaterally withdraw from treaties without congressional approval. She argues the Executive Branch is not the “sole organ” to decide whether the United States can terminate a treaty. After examining international law pertaining to treaties, Taheran discusses how constitutional principles, textual evidence, historical… Continue reading Congressional and Supreme Court Restraints on Treaty Termination Carried Out at the President’s “Lowest Ebb” of Authority