The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) attempts to enhance the effectiveness of U.S. efforts at combatting terrorism and combatting terrorist financing by making those who provide financial support to foreign terrorist organizations liable for their conduct. JASTA essentially makes two changes to Federal law. First, it amends the Foreign Service Immunities Act to add the existing exceptions to the foreign sovereign immunity and exception for terrorist attacks that cause physical injury or death in the United States. Under current law, there appears to be some confusion or...
The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) attempts to enhance the effectiveness of U.S. efforts at combatting terrorism and combatting ter...