By Andrew Ford Lyons on Jul 11, 2007 in Events
To hear the July 9, 2007, proceeding in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Corrie et al. v. Caterpillar, go to this link and click on cases for 07/09/07 and case number 05-36210. (File size: 6.74MB)
Five families — the Corries and four Palestinian familes — are plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit against Illinois-based Caterpillar, Inc. over violations of international and state law. The case can at first seem confusing to those who have not been following the issue. , The Center for Constitutional Rights offers an in-depth, nicely organized look at the case, similar cases and the issues around "Corrie et al. v. Caterpillar, Inc." — Factsheet: Home Demolitions and Caterpillar
Phyllis Bennis' newly updated “Understanding the Palestinian-Israel Conflict” is an invaluable source for those wishing to have a better understanding of the roots of the violence in the Middle East. — Link
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