Civilians harmed in war are nearly always left to pick up the pieces alone. With @oonahathaway.bsky.social and @sarahdonilon.bsky.social, we propose a comprehensive scheme for compensating them, building on longstanding U.S. programs for other civilians we put in harm's way.
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Carter Squires
In his Note, Carter Squires shows that immunities crafted for the President often creep downward to shield executive-branch officials. Mapping this drift to criminal law, he explains why Trump v. United States threatens accountability and offers judicial interventions to stop it.
What do states owe the innocent civilians they kill in war?
When we started this article, we had no idea how relevant it would be when it was published.
"War Hazards Compensation for Civilians"--now out! With coauthors @sarahdonilon.bsky.social & Carter Squires.
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
What do states owe the innocent civilians they kill in war?
When we started this article, we had no idea how relevant it would be when it was published.
"War Hazards Compensation for Civilians"--now out! With coauthors @sarahdonilon.bsky.social & Carter Squires.
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
