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Title Foreign affairs federalism : the myth of national exclusivity / Michael J. Glennon, Robert D. Sloane.

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 Law Library  KF 4651 .G594 2016    CHECKED IN
Description xxiii, 404 pages ; 25 cm
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Why empower States? -- States, Cities, and Globalization -- Constitutional methodology and the role of the courts -- Dormant foreign-affairs preemption -- Dormant foreign commerce preemption -- The treaty power -- Federal common law and state power -- Federal approval : the compact clause -- Federal disapproval : preemption -- A case study : states as cyber-defenders -- Conclusion.
Summary "Challenging the myth that the federal government exercises exclusive control over U.S. foreign-policymaking, Michael J. Glennon and Robert D. Sloane propose that we recognize the prominent role that states and cities now play in that realm. Foreign Affairs Federalism provides the first comprehensive study of the constitutional law and practice of federalism in the conduct of U.S. foreign relations. It could hardly be timelier. States and cities recently have limited greenhouse gas emissions, declared nuclear free zones and sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants, established thousands of sister-city relationships, set up informal diplomatic offices abroad, and sanctioned oppressive foreign governments. Exploring the implications of these and other initiatives, this book argues that the national interest cannot be advanced internationally by Washington alone. Glennon and Sloane examine in detail the considerable foreign affairs powers retained by the states under the Constitution and question the need for Congress or the president to step in to provide "one voice" in foreign affairs. They present concrete, realistic ways that the courts can update antiquated federalism precepts and untangle interwoven strands of international law, federal law, and state law. The result is a lucid, incisive, and up-to-date analysis of the rules that empower-and limit-states and cities abroad."--Publisher's website.
Subject United States -- Foreign relations -- Law and legislation.
International relations -- States.
Federal government -- United States.
Constitutional law -- United States -- States.
Treaty-making power -- United States -- States.
Added Author Sloane, Robert D., author.
Standard No. 920862604
ISBN 9780199941490 (hardback ; alk. paper)
0199941491 (hardback ; alk. paper)
OCLC # 923728070
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