International Law,
Government
Sep. 15, 2016
9/11 bill is consistent with current law
Last week, shortly before the 15-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the House of Representatives passed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.
Last week, shortly before the 15-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the House of Representatives passed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), previously passed by the Senate in May. JASTA is now under consideration by the White House, which has indicated that it may veto the bill.
JASTA is an amendment to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA), 28 U.S.C. Sections 16...
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