Predator Drones, Targeted Killings and the Law of Armed Conflict 4-19-11




Federalist Society Event Audio show

Summary: Does the President have the legal authority to target a U.S. citizen? May unmanned aerial vehicles (UAWs) be used to target individuals in sovereign nations other than Iraq or Afghanistan (such as Yemen and Pakistan)? How do UAWs fit within the scope of the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law? The New England Student Chapter hosted this event on April 19, 2011, featuring Prof. Victor Hansen of New England Law | Boston; Prof. Michael W. Lewis of Ohio Northern University College of Law; and Prof. Lawrence M. Friedman of New England Law | Boston as the moderator. Introduction by Mr. Christopher Chadzutko, President of the New England Student Chapter.