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What did the petitioners invoke as the jurisdictional basis for the US District Court?
What did the petitioners invoke as the jurisdictional basis for the US District Court?
- Universal Tort Act
- Alien Tort Act (correct)
- International Tort Act
- Foreign Tort Act
How many citizens did the petitioners represent who were victimized during the Marcos Regime?
How many citizens did the petitioners represent who were victimized during the Marcos Regime?
- 5,000
- 15,000
- 20,000
- 10,000 (correct)
What did the present petitioners do in the Philippines after winning the case in the US District Court?
What did the present petitioners do in the Philippines after winning the case in the US District Court?
- Dropped the case
- Sought asylum
- Filed (correct)
- Appealed
What was the amount awarded in damages to the victims by the US District Court?
What was the amount awarded in damages to the victims by the US District Court?
What type of abuses did the petitioners suffer during the Marcos Regime?
What type of abuses did the petitioners suffer during the Marcos Regime?
Flashcards
Jurisdictional basis
Jurisdictional basis
The reason a court has the authority to hear a case.
Number of victims
Number of victims
The total number of people harmed in an event.
Post-court action
Post-court action
Actions taken after winning a case.
Damage amount
Damage amount
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Type of abuse
Type of abuse
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Study Notes
Jurisdictional Basis
- Petitioners invoked the Alien Tort Statute as the jurisdictional basis for the US District Court.
- This statute allows foreign nationals to bring lawsuits in U.S. courts for serious violations of international law.
Victims Represented
- Petitioners represented over 10,000 citizens who were victimized during the Marcos Regime in the Philippines.
- These individuals suffered various human rights abuses from 1972 to 1986 during Marcos' martial law period.
Actions in the Philippines
- After winning the case in the US District Court, petitioners actively sought enforcement of the judgment in the Philippines.
- They pursued legal measures to collect awarded damages and hold accountable those responsible for the abuses.
Damages Awarded
- The US District Court awarded $2 billion in damages to the victims of the Marcos Regime.
- This amount was intended to provide restitution for the suffering and injustices endured by the victims.
Types of Abuses Suffered
- Petitioners experienced a range of human rights abuses, including torture, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings.
- Many victims also faced detention without trial and severe psychological trauma from their experiences during the regime.
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Test your knowledge of human rights abuses during the Marcos Regime with this quiz. Answer questions about the petitioners, their representation, and the jurisdictional basis used in the case. See how much you know about this important legal case.
