Ministry of Defense and Support for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran v. Elahi

Docket No.	Op. Below	Argument	Opinion	Vote	Author	Term
07-615	9th Cir.	Jan 12, 2009	Apr 21, 2009	6-3	Breyer	OT 2008

Issue: Whether a disputed judgment against a military contractor at issue between Iran and the United States before the Claims Tribunal in The Hague is subject to attachment under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act.

Judgment: Reversed, 6-3, in an opinion by Justice Stephen Breyer on April 21, 2009.

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Briefs and Documents

Merit briefs

Brief for Petitioner Ministry of Defense and Supoort for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Brief for Respondent Dariush Elahi
Reply Brief for Petitioner Ministry of Defense and Support for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Amicus briefs

Brief for the United States in Support of Reversal

Certiorari-Stage Documents

Opinion below (9th Circuit)
Petition for certiorari
Brief in opposition
Petitionerâ€™s reply
Brief of the United States Recommending Grant, Vacate and Remand

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