U.S. Supreme Court and International Law Issues

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Should international law be considered as the U.S. Supreme Court begins new session?

Timothy Morgan, Louisville Democrat Examiner

Issues to be brought before the court this session range from campaign finance, gun control issues, government accountability in detainee treatment, as well as a whole host of various business cases.

Ultimately time will tell if international law will further influence Justice Kennedy's rulings in the variety of cases facing the Supreme Court this session. The safe bet is that he will, for the most part stick to the Constitution for his basis. It is indeed a good question to ponder as we march forward into this global age. What weight should international law and precedent have in U.S. courts, if any? We are surely engaging the world ever more as time unfolds, with treaties and agreements entered seemingly everyday. Yet, does this mean the U.S. should hearken to world decisions or merely take them into consideration? Let us reflect, and examine these questions, as well as the decisions presented by the Supreme Court this session, for history will surely be made.

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Should international law be considered as the U.S. Supreme Court begins new session?



The Supreme Court begins the latest session today. Photo: AP