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“There are a few instances that arise in the unique context of domestic equal-protection challenges to governmental actions that are facially neutral but produce substantial discriminatory impacts on groups of people, based on such suspect classifications as race, nationality, ethnic origin, etc. This doctrine has never been used in foreign affairs.”

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David B. Rivkin

David B. Rivkin is a renowned American attorney born in 1956. He has over three decades of experience in the legal field, specializing in international and commercial law. Rivkin has served as a legal advisor to several government departments and has acted as defense counsel in numerous international cases. more

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