Rubin v. Islamic Republic of Iran [SCOTUSbrief]

Can terror victims seize ancient Persian artifacts on loan to the U.S as reparations for damages from a foreign state sponsor of terrorism? Eugene Kontorovich, Professor at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law explains the core issues in the case of Rubin v. Islamic Republic of Iran.

JUDGMENT: February 21, 2018. Affirmed, 8-0, in an opinion by Justice Sotomayor.

HOLDING: Section 1610(g) does not provide a freestanding basis for parties holding a judgment under §1605A to attach and execute against the property of a foreign state. For §1610(g) to apply, the immunity of the property at issue must be rescinded under a separate provision within §1610.

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