A coalition of 9/11 families have been fighting for the right to sue Saudi Arabia for its role in the attacks. A bill allowing them to do so has just been crippled.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer added a last minute amendment to a bill allowing the families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, as reported by the New York Post. The addition would allow the Justice Department to delay any legal action against foreign governments indefinitely.
The bill was passed unanimously by the Senate and is awaiting a vote in the House. The change effectively renders the bill powerless.
The section added by Schumer to the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act is titled “Stay of Actions Pending State Negotiations.” It allows the secretary of state to suspend litigation proceedings as long as they can “certify” that the U.S. government is “engaged in good-faith discussions with the foreign-state defendant concerning the resolution of claims against the foreign state.”
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Ironic that the senator from New York State is responsible for this “amendment”. How much does it cost Saudi Arabia to buy a US senator? Ask Hillary.
David DeGerolamo
Schumer seems to have issues with the Second Amendment, our ability to fight for our freedom and appears to be a “sellout” to the enemy. Why do those in New York seem to continue to want people like this to Represent them. I know he should be Representing the State of New York except for the efforts of the Wilson Administration. I believe We the People are in Serious trouble. Why will no one listen? Do we really wish to be Ruled?