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Congress allowed US citizens to sue Saudi Arabia for 9/11 terrorists. Where would the trial be held?

I know Obama will veto it, but if he didn't, what court would try this case? The UN?

Posted - September 10, 2016

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  • 503

    I'm guessing the World Court in The Hague.... US citizens do not need permission to sue anyone !

      September 10, 2016 5:37 AM MDT
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  • 503

    Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat...?

      September 10, 2016 3:57 PM MDT
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  • 17593

    This would tie up our courts and the families, even if they get judgments, would not be able to get paid. We don't have jurisdiction over Saudi Arabia.  It's a precedent that doesn't need to be set.   It's ridiculous anyway in my opinion if what I read is true, that the government paid those families a million dollars.  That is how I feel.  The act was upon our country.  These people lost a loved one and that is horrible.  Did the government pay the families for the soldiers killed at Pearl Harbor?  We weren't at war with the Japanese.  It's too much already. 

    I hope the president vetos the bill.

      September 11, 2016 7:15 PM MDT
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