Correspondence
Date
1989
Authors
Casto, William
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
American Journal of International Law
Abstract
In this letter to the editor, Professor Casto analyzes the First Congress’s possible reasoning in passing the Alien Tort Statute. Professor Casto focuses his historical examination on Senator Oliver Ellsworth, who drafted the statute. Professor Casto explains how Ellsworth’s Calvinism affected his view on the law of nations and his draft of the Alien Tort Statute. Then, Professor Casto addresses the jurisdictional issues related to the Alien Tort Statute that remain at issue today.
Description
Keywords
Alien Tort Statute, First Congress, subject matter jurisdiction, badge of honor
Citation
83 Am. J. Int'l L. 901