ASIL Roundtables on International Law and Security – correspondence, papers, documents, news clippings, Martin’s notes. [Includes: Melzer, Nils: “Interpretative Guidance on the Notion of Direct Participation in Hostilities under International Humanitarian Law”, ICRC, May 2009; 31IC/11/5.1.1 Report Strengthening legal protection for victims of armed conflicts, Document prepared by the ICRC, October 2011; Winkler, Thomas: “The Copenhagen Process on Detainees: a Necessity (2012-03); UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner Statement by Ben Emmerson, UN Special Rapporteur on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights concerning the launch of and inquiry into the civilian impact, and human rights implications of the use of drones and other forms of targeted killing for the purpose of counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency; A/HRC/22/52 Human Rights Council Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Ben Emmerson (2013-03-01), 2011-2013
Scope and Contents
This addition of professional files were organized in five groups, and retained the original organization found in two file cabinets.
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS): files from Martin's tenure as General Counsel (1994-1996). These files comprise the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act 1996; asylum procedures and reform, refugees; Detention and Deportation program; Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996; naturalization. Also, some cases and internal administrative files and suggestions for reorganization.
Professional files: relate to his work as an expert in asylum, refugee and immigration law. Includes files re American Society of International Law, International Rescue Committee, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
University of Virginia School of Law files (1989-2015): teaching materials, class notes, examinations, charts and notes of his lectures in Citizenship and Membership, Constitutional Law, Immigration Law, Seminar on Ethical Values, International Law, International Human Rights, Refugee Law. Also some files on Law School committees and projects.
Writing Projects: notes, drafts related to publication of books, articles and op-ed pieces.
Events: these files relate to the numerous invitations and international conferences where he participated.
Dates
- Creation: 2011-2013
Creator
- From the Collection: Martin, David A., 1948- (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 42 Cubic Feet (96 archival boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections Repository
Arthur J. Morris Law Library
580 Massie Road
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22903 United States
archives@law.virginia.edu