S 1487
LIABLE Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the LIABLE Act, aims to clarify the legal standing of U.S. courts to pursue lawsuits against international organizations. Specifically, it removes the immunity that typically shields these organizations from being sued in U.S. courts for certain acts of terrorism, such as torture, extrajudicial killings, and providing material support to terrorist organizations. The bill focuses on cases involving harm to U.S. nationals, military personnel, or government contractors, and requires evidence of a connection between the organization and a designated foreign terrorist organization.
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