Marshall Islands Atomic Testing Litigation Project

The MIATLP opposes 177

The MIATLP opposes 177

Journal 4/22/1983 P1 MIATLP opposes new 177 proposalThe Marshall Islands Atomic Testing Litigation Project, which represents thousands of individuals from the northern atolls except for Bikini and Enewetak, has announced its opposition to the new proposal to settle nuclear claims through the Section 177 of the Compact of Free Association. In paid announcements in today’s […]

Nuclear suit vetoed in US

Nuclear suit vetoed in US

Journal 6/26/1987 P1 N-suit vetoedMarshallese nuclear claimants were handed a stunning setback when a US judge dismissed the billion dollar lawsuits last week Tuesday. US District Court Judge Thomas Hogan ruled that his court had no jurisdiction to hear the claims filed by the Marshall Islands Atomic Testing Litigation Project, which represents several thousand Marshallese. […]