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Looks like I won't even have to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_Clause#Repeal

Congress can modify or repeal treaties by subsequent legislative action, even if this amounts to a violation of the treaty under international law

So no, treaties do not affect US national sovereignty. Appeal to sovereignty is a charge you can not level at any treaty from inside the USA.



Are we arguing the same thing, then?




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