"Plaintiffs
alleged that torture and war crimes occurred during their detention in
Abu Ghraib," he wrote. "Plaintiffs' ATS claims do not allege that any
violations occurred in the United States or any of its territories.
Therefore, on these facts, the court holds that Kiobel's bar against
extraterritorial application of the ATS governs.
WATCH: Democrats blast Trump Saudi nuclear deal as GOP touts regional
alliance
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Democrats warn the Saudi Arabia nuclear deal could spark a Middle East arms
race, while Republicans stress the need for regional partnership.
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