On July 27, 1929, a pivotal moment in international humanitarian law took place as the United States officially signed the Geneva Conventions. These landmark treaties, aimed at protecting civilians and prisoners of war during times of conflict, have since become a cornerstone of modern warfare. The signing marked a significant shift in the US approach to international law, acknowledging the importance of upholding human rights even in the midst of war. The Conventions' impact would be felt decades later, influencing a landmark Supreme Court case, Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, in 2006, which would test the limits of the US government's authority in the War on Terror.
/27/1929: The Geneva Conventions are signed by United States. The Supreme Court would consider the Conventions in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld (2006).… The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 27, 1929 appeared first on Reason.com.
