The Alien Tort Statute: Legislative History and Executive Branch Views

[摘要] The report provides a historical overview of court decisions interpreting the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), also known as the Alien Tort Claims Act (ACTA). The report then provides an overview of the positions taken by the U.S. government in published opinions of the Attorney General and in court briefs related to ATS claims.

[发布日期] 2003-10-02 [发布机构] Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

[关键词] Immigration;Torts;Aliens;Alien Tort Statute - Legislative history;Law