Agents of a foreign state are immune from civil actions against them, but not from situations in which the foreign agent engages in a commercial activity.

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Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) in the United States, foreign states and their agents generally have immunity from civil actions in U.S. courts. However, there is an exception for cases involving commercial activities by the foreign state or its agents, where they can be subject to lawsuits.

Agents of a Foreign State Are Immune from Civil Actions