S 2633 · 96th Congress ·

International Judicial Protection Act

Introduced 1980-04-30· Sponsored by Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1980-04-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]