Edited by author 06-16-2004 04:35 PM
Thanks, Kevin. That tells me that any ratified treaty in the US which does not violate the constitution can be enforced through the American courts. It also may give some insight into why the US has refused to ratify Kyoto: I don't think Canada or the Europeans can be legally forced to live up to its provisions for cutting carbon dioxide, should they fail to do so. Certainly EU's experience with the 3% budget deficit limit would indicate that.

On topic, it seems like somebody could be suing the US government over whether the Geneva Conventions are being upheld, rather than just arguing in the court of public opinion. Are any such suits going on?