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Borochov v. Islamic Republic of Iran

Pending petition
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
24-277 D.C. Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Issue: Whether the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act’s terrorism exception extends jurisdiction to claims arising from a foreign state’s material support for a terrorist attack that injures or disables, but does not kill, its victims.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jul 11 2024Application (24A49) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 24, 2024 to September 9, 2024, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Jul 17 2024Application (24A49) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until September 9, 2024.
Sep 09 2024Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 11, 2024)
Oct 10 2024Brief amici curiae of U.S. Servicemembers filed.
Oct 23 2024DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/8/2024.
Oct 29 2024Response Requested. (Due November 29, 2024)