Cardozo Public Law, Policy and Ethics Journal
Abstract
The article examines the legal battles of the families of U.S. sailors killed in the 2000 U.S.S. Cole bombing, focusing on their efforts to hold Sudan liable under the Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act (FSIA) and the state sponsor of terrorism exception. It explores the procedural history of the Rux and Kumar cases, highlighting the complexities of applying the FSIA and the impact of legislative changes, such as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2008, on terrorism-related litigation. The analysis underscores the challenges in balancing judicial authority with legislative intent, particularly in cases involving retroactivity and res judicata.
Disciplines
Courts | Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | International Law | Law | Torts
Recommended Citation
Chad G. Marzen,
The Legacy of Rux v. Republic of Sudan and the Future of the Judicial War on Terror,
10
Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J.
435
(2012).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol10/iss3/2
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