Efforts to pare back the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) this term fell short late Friday, despite a significant amount of Saudi cash to lobbyists.
JASTA was passed by Congress on Sept. 28 over a presidential veto. Its main effect was to clear the way for the revival of In re Terrorist Attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the anti-terrorism case brought against Saudi Arabia and its charities by 9/11 families and insurers for allegedly supporting the al-Qaida hijackers. In re 9/11 has been dismissed with respect to Saudi Arabia pending appeal in the New York federal courts.
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