U.S. courts allow lawsuits against foreign officials for human rights abuses, as seen in Saad al-Jabri's case.

U.S. courts are increasingly receptive to lawsuits against foreign officials for human rights abuses, as evidenced by a recent ruling in the case of former Saudi intelligence official Saad al-Jabri. He alleges that Saudi Arabia attempted to assassinate him in 2018, a month also linked to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This trend could provide a pathway for victims of oppressive regimes to seek accountability, despite previous dismissals of similar cases.

October 15, 2024
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