Samantar v. Yousef The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) and Foreign Officials

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Actions and defenses.

Judge-made law.

Jurisdiction.

Privileges and immunities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Provides overview of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA), which governs immunity of foreign states in U.S. courts. Examines Samantar volume Yousef , in which Supreme Court ruled that FSIA does not apply in suits against foreign officials, unless the foreign state in question is the real party in interest in the case. Considers options for foreign officials who seek immunity from lawsuits, and related questions that may emerge from each option. Addresses relevant legislation affecting immunity of foreign officials, including S. 1894, the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, to amend tort exception to FSIA explicitly to support expanded jurisdiction over foreign states and their officials for actions taken to facilitate terrorist acts

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division. Samantar v. Yousef

Publisher Number:

CRS-2012-AML-0306

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