What is so alarming about American judges' reading and citing foreign law?

The girl's lawyers cite a federal law against the "sexual exploitation of children."

Officials cited a law banning the use of county or regional names in commercial products.

His ruling cited federal and state laws that protect patients' privacy rights.

The court cited a Federal law that requires hospitals to treat emergency medical conditions.

They cited a 2003 environmental law that required public participation, including hearings, in deciding such major projects.

Several cited a basic law: The higher the rate of public transit ridership in a community, the longer the average travel time to work.

However, its importance is largely historic with the last court ruling to cite customary law being decided in 1890.

They have cited an 18th-century law that prevents individuals from challenging their taxes until after they've been assessed and paid.

University officials had refused to let student reporters see the files, citing a Federal law that shields students' education records.