Garzon

I agree Garzon is weird and extremely zealous, but does anyone think it fundamentally unjust (as opposed to, say, unwise) that murderers and thugs like Pinochet and Franco are held to account?

The Volokh Conspiracy » Judge Baltazar Garzón Indicted 2010

Problem is, Garzon is but the tip of the iceberg, the ideological left applied to global “social justice” issues at large is at the base of it, obviously enough; international “progressivism,” etc.

The Volokh Conspiracy » “Garzon and the Trouble with International Law” 2010

It appears that Garzon is advancing the legal theory that the amnesty is void as in conflict with a law in a superior hierarchy – i.e. what we would call unconstitutional.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Judge Baltazar Garzón Indicted 2010

Note that Garzon is by no means “liberal” himself.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Judge Baltazar Garzón Indicted 2010

I agree Garzon is weird and extremely zealous, but does anyone think it fundamentally unjust (as opposed to, say, unwise) that murderers and thugs like Pinochet and Franco are held to account?

The Volokh Conspiracy » Judge Baltazar Garzón Indicted 2010

MADRID — Spain’s top investigating judge Baltasar Garzon is to probe suspected torture and ill-treatment of inmates at the US prison of Guantanamo Bay, a judical source said Saturday.

Think Progress » Obama: Gitmo Has ‘Been Subject To A Lot Of…Pretty Rank Politics’ 2010

MADRID — Spain’s top investigating judge Baltasar Garzon is to probe suspected torture and ill-treatment of inmates at the US prison of Guantanamo Bay, a judical source said Saturday.

Think Progress » DOJ official reportedly clears torture architects John Yoo and Jay Bybee. 2010

I think Mr. Garzon is finding that it does bind him, actually.

The Volokh Conspiracy » “Garzon and the Trouble with International Law” 2010

The vice president, Jorge Rodriguez, called Garzon a clown.

Chavismo goes bonkers over Spain, and judge Garzon 2007

On Friday, human rights groups called Garzon's suspension a sad day for the Spanish justice system.

Fore, right! 2010