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To: Tom Clarke who wrote (24053)	7/14/2006 8:44:51 AM
From: Dale Baker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541674

Since a SCOTUS decision can only be overturned by a future SCOTUS, the decision obligates everyone as it stands, unless changed at a future date. Is international law completely binding in the US? Of course not. Can the SCOTUS make it a factor in a decision? They just did.

To: Tom Clarke who wrote (24053)	7/14/2006 8:50:45 AM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541674

International law is binding on the US when the US has ratified an international treaty. Read the Constitution. Here, I'll give you the relevant section: This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding. Article VI, Paragraph 2, Supremacy Clause.